And as they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away from the roots.MORE REGARDING THE FIG TREEThe pronouncement of Jesus against the freak fig tree produced a sudden and dramatic destruction of it. The tree had not merely wilted or begun to fade away; it had completely dried up, root and all, thus being in a condition that could hardly have been expected even if the tree had been cut down. read more
20. And in the morning—of Tuesday, the third day of the week: He had slept, as during all this week, at Bethany. as they passed by—going into Jerusalem again. they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots—no partial blight, leaving life in the root; but it was now dead, root and branch. In :- it is said it withered away as soon as it was cursed. But the full blight had not appeared probably at once; and in the dusk perhaps, as they returned to Bethany, they had not observed it. The precision... read more
A. Jesus’ formal presentation to Israel 11:1-26Mark chose to record four events: the Triumphal Entry (Mark 11:1-11), the cursing of the fig tree (Mark 11:12-14), the cleansing of the temple (Mark 11:15-19), and the lesson of the cursed fig tree (Mark 11:20-25). These events happened on three successive days (Monday through Wednesday) as the writer noted. read more
2. Jesus’ condemnation of unbelieving Israel 11:12-26This incident is the first part of another of Mark’s interrupted stories (cf. Mark 3:20-35; Mark 5:21-43; Mark 6:7-31). Its structure provides the key to its interpretation. First, Jesus cursed the fig tree. Then He cleansed the temple. Finally He came back to the fig tree with a lesson for the disciples. There is unity of subject matter in the whole section. The chiastic arrangement highlights the central element as being most revealing. read more
This event happened on Wednesday morning. "Withered from the roots" means that death was spreading through the tree beginning from its sources of nourishment. The roots of the tree correspond to the religious leaders of the nation. Death would pass from them to that whole generation of unbelieving Jews. Peter connected the judgment with Jesus’ words. Likewise Jesus’ word of judgment on that generation of Jews would have a similar effect. read more
The lesson of the withered fig tree 11:20-26 (cf. Matthew 21:19-22)This is the third part of the incident centering on the cleansing of the temple (cf. Mark 11:12-14). read more
Jesus rides into Jerusalem. The Fig Tree. Cleansing the Temple; Christ’s Authority Challenged1-11. The entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1; Luke 19:29; John 12:12). See on Mt and Jn.10. Blessed be the kingdom of our father David] These words, peculiar to Mk, show that the people expected Him to set up an earthly kingdom like David’s, and that immediately.12-14. Cursing of the fig tree (Matthew 21:18). See on Mt.15-19. Cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21:12; Luke 19:45). See on Mt and on John... read more
(20-25) And in the morning.—See Notes on Matthew 21:20-22. read more
Mark 11:7 Nature is thoroughly mediate. It is made to serve. It receives the dominion of man as meekly as the ass on which the Saviour rode. It offers all its kingdoms to man as the raw material which he may mould into what is useful. Emerson. Reference. XI. 9, 10. W. J. Butler, Sermons for Working Men, The Oxford Sermon Library, vol. ii. p. 200. The Profanation of the Temple Mark 11:11 What was it that Jesus Christ saw in the Temple? What was it that He determined to cleanse on that day of... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 11:20
And in the morning, &c. Verses 20-26 are a Divine supplement of details, here. from = out of. Greek ek. App-104 . Not the same word as in Mark 11:12 . read more