Matthew 14:34 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 14:34-36

We have here an account of miracles by wholesale, which Christ wrought on the other side of the water, in the land of Gennesaret. Whithersoever Christ went, he was doing good. Gennesaret was a tract of land that lay between Bethsaida and Capernaum, and either gave the name to, or took the name from, this sea, which is called (Luke 5:1) The Lake of Gennesaret; it signifies the valley of branches. Observe here, I. The forwardness and faith of the men of that place. These were more noble than the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 14:34-36

14:34-36 When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. When the men of that place recognized him, they sent the news that he had come to the whole surrounding countryside, and they brought to him all those who were ill, and besought him to be allowed only to touch the fringe of his robe; and all who touched him were restored to health. This is just one of Matthew's almost colourless little connecting passages. It is a sentence or two of the gospel story that the eye might... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:34

And when they were gone over ,.... That is, "the sea", as Munster's Hebrew Gospel adds, the sea of Tiberias, or Galilee; they came into the land of Gennesaret ; the same with Cinnereth, or Chinnereth, or Cinnerot, Numbers 34:11 in all which places, the Chaldee paraphrase renders it by גינוסר , "Ginusar", the same word that is used in Munster's Hebrew Gospel here: it was a country in Galilee, in the tribe of Naphtali F25 Targum Jon. in Deut. xxxiii. 23. , bordering upon a lake,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:34

The land of Gennesaret - It was from this country that the sea or lake of Gennesaret had its name. In this district, on the western side of the lake, were the cities of Capernaum and Tiberias. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:34

Verse 34 Matthew 14:34.They came into the country of Gennesareth. The Evangelists give that designation to the country which borrowed its name from the lake, though it is uncertain if it was not rather the name of the country that was bestowed on the lake; but that is a matter of little consequence. Our chief business is, to attend to the object which the Evangelists have in view. It is, to show that the glory of Christ was attested not by one or by another miracle, but that this part of Judea... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:1-36

CHRIST 'S POWER TO SUPPLY AND PROTECT AND HEAL , PREFACED BY A STATEMENT OF HEROD 'S RELATION TO HIM . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:22-36

The walking on the sea. I. JESUS LEFT ALONE . 1 . He sends the disciples across the lake. He "constrained his disciples to get into a ship." It is a strong word. He compelled, he forced them; evidently they were very unwilling to leave him. St. John's narrative throws a light upon this. The miracle had produced a great impression; it was in accordance with the hopes of the Jews; it was what they looked for in the expected Messiah. It must be he, the multitude thought; he is come... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:34

And when they were gone over— had crossed over (Revised Version); διαπεράσαντες , Matthew 9:1 — they came into the land of Gennesaret — to the land, unto Gennesaret (Revised Version, with the true text). The plain El-Ruwer, part of the northwest side of the lake, and some three miles long by one broad, extending, roughly, from Chorazin (perhaps Khan Minyeh ; but comp. Matthew 11:21 , note) to Magdala. (For its fertility, see Josephus, 'Wars,' 3.10.8.) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:34-36

On landing at Gennesaret numbers come to him and are healed. Parallel passage: Mark 6:53-56 , which is fuller. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:34-36

Philanthropy. After Jesus had come to his distressed disciples walking on the sea, and calmed for them the fury of the storm, with their Master now in their company, they had a pleasant run to the land of Gennesaret. Behold now another scene of wonder. "When the men of that place knew him," etc. Here we have a fine example of philanthropy, in which there is— I. A TRUE SYMPATHY WITH HUMANITY . The evidences of this are: 1 . A knowledge of what it is. This is expressed in the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 14:34-36

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 14:34-36

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:34

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:34

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:1-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:22-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:34-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 14:34-36

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