Verse 13
seeing. Greek eidon. App-133 .
a fig tree . The symbol of Israel as to national privilege.
having leaves . Compare Mark 13:28 . Summer was not near. Symbolical of Israel at that time.
came = went.
if haply = it after all. App-118 . As in Mark 11:26 . Not the same as in verses: Mark 11:3 , Mark 11:31 , Mark 11:32 . He had reason to expect fruit, as figs appear before or with the leaves.
when He came = having come.
to = up to. Greek. epi. App-104 .
the time, &c. = it was not the season, &c. A Divine supplement, here.
not. Greek ou. App-105 . The same word as in verses: Mark 11:11 , Mark 11:1 Mark 11:6 , Mark 11:17 , Mark 11:26 , Mark 11:31 , Mark 11:33 , Not the same as in Mark 11:23 .
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