Bible Commentary

Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? Verse 9. – 10. Do ye not yet understand – the five loaves – neither the seven] See Clarke on Mt 14:14, c. How astonishing is it that these men should have any fear … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:9”

[Which] when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread? Verse 8. When Jesus perceived, he said] , unto them, is wanting in BDKLMS, and twenty others; one of the Syriac, the Armenian, Ethiopic, Vulgate, and most of the Itala; also … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:8”

And they reasoned among themselves, saying, [It is] because we have taken no bread. 7. It is because we have taken no bread ] “Neither had they more than one loaf” (Mark). It is possible that Jesus may have employed figurative language even more than was usual with Eastern teachers; certainly this special metaphorical use … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:7”

Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. Mat 16:6; Mat 16:12 Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. The leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees I. The leaven of the Pharisees. The most numerous … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:6”

And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread. 5 12. The Leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees Mar 8:14-21, where the rebuke of Christ is given more at length in stirring language; and Luk 12:1, where the context is different. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:5”

A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonah. And he left them, and departed. 4. adulterous ] See ch. Mat 12:39. the sign of the prophet Jonas ] See ch. Mat 12:39-41. The words in Mar 8:12 are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:4”

And in the morning, [It will be] foul weather today: for the sky is red and lowering. O [ye] hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not [discern] the signs of the times? 3. the face of the sky ] Perhaps Jesus and his questioners were looking across the lake … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:3”

He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, [It will be] fair weather: for the sky is red. Verse 2. When it is evening] There are certain signs of fair and foul weather, which ye are in the constant habit of observing, and which do not fail. – The signs of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:2”

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven. Mat 16:1. The Pharisees also with the Sadducees ] “The Pharisees” (Mark). The coalition between these opposing sects can only be accounted for by the uniting influence of a strong common hostility against Jesus. a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 16:1”

And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala. Mat 15:32; Mat 15:39 And Jesus said unto them, How many loaves have ye? The miracle of the loaves and fishes; or, continuity and economy Want in men moves Christs whole nature. His help leaves no injury. Here generosity … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 15:39”