Bible Commentary

And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding. Verse 30. A herd of many swine] These were in all probability Jewish property, and kept and used in express violation of the law of God; and therefore their destruction, in the next verse, was no more than a proper … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:30”

And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time? 29. What have we to do with thee ] Not “what is there in common between you and us?” but “what cause of war is there between … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:29”

And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. 28. Gergesenes ] The readings vary between Gerasenes, Gadarenes and Gergesenes. Gerasa and Gergesa are forms of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:28”

But the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! 27. the men ] the disciples, and other fishermen who were also on the Lake: see account in Mark. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The men marveled – Wondered, or were amazed. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:27”

And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. 26. faith = “trust,” “confidence.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Why are ye fearful? – You should have remembered that the Son … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:26”

And his disciples came to [him] and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. Save us – Save our lives. We perish – We are in danger of perishing. This showed great confidence in the Saviour. It shows, also, where sinners and Christians should always go who feel that they are in danger of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:25”

And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. 24. he was asleep ] The expression in the original is very impressive. He, the Master, continued to sleep. It is the only place where the sleep of Jesus is named. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:24”

And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him, 23. a ship ] Rather, the ship or fishing-boat, i. e. the boat which Jesus always used. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 23 27. The Storm on the Lake. Mar 4:35-41; Luk 8:22-25 St Mark, as usual, adds some interesting … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:23”

But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. 22. let the dead bury their dead ] Or, their own dead. The exact force of this is not quite clear. The word “dead” is used first in a figurative, secondly, in a literal sense. In a figurative sense by the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:22”

And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 21. to go ] Rather, to go away, depart. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And another of his disciples … – The word disciple properly signifies learner, and was given to the followers of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 8:21”