Those who misunderstand this passage tend to overlook the destruction of the 'heavens' which is spoken about. This cannot be taken literally - they are God's dwelling place (Ps.123:1), where there is no sinfulness (Hab.1:13; Ps.65:4,5), and which declares God's glory (Ps.19:1). If they refer to something figurative, so must the 'earth'.
Wale wasiofahamu hili fungu la maneno wanaelekea kusahau kuharibiwa kwa 'Mbingu’ zinazosemwa karibu. hii haiwezi kuchukuliwa ilivyo - ni mahali ambapo ni makao ya Mungu (Zab. 123: 1), mahali ambapo hakuna wenye dhambi (Hab. 1: 13; Zab. 65: 4, 5), ni ambazo hutangaza utukufu wa Mungu (Zab. 19:1).Kama zinataja jambo lingine katika mfano, basi inabidi nayo 'nchi’.