Matthew 14:34-36

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:35

And when the men of the place had knowledge of him ,.... Not merely by report, but by face, having seen, and heard him before; see Luke 5:1 . They sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased ; which not only expresses their faith in him, that he was able to heal all their sick and diseased, were they ever so many; but also their affectionate regard to their fellow creatures and countrymen; and their care and diligence in sending messengers... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:36

And besought him that they might touch the hem of his garment ,.... As the woman with the bloody issue did; Matthew 9:20 . This they desired, partly to show the strength of their faith in him, that they doubted not of a cure, could they be admitted so near his person; and partly, to signify the sense of their unworthiness, to be in another way taken notice of by him, either by speaking to them, or putting his hands on them: and as many as touched, were made perfectly whole . Christ... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:35

The men of that place had knowledge of him - i.e. They knew him again. They had already seen his miracles; and now they collect all the diseased people they can find, that he may have the same opportunity of showing forth his marvellous power, and they of being the instruments of relieving their friends and neighbors. They brought unto him all that were diseased - And Jesus received and healed every man and woman of them. And is not the soul, in the sight of God, of more value than the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:36

That they might only touch the hem of his garment - What mighty influence must the grace and Spirit of Christ have in the soul, when even the border or hem of his garment produced such wonders in the bodies of those who touched it! Here is a man who has turned from sin to God through Christ, and the healing hand of Jesus is laid upon him. Then, no wonder that he knows and feels his sins forgiven, his soul purified, and his heart filled with the fullness of his Maker. Lord, increase our... 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

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