6-9. fig tree —Israel, as the visible witness of God in the world, but generally all within the pale of the visible Church of God; a familiar figure (compare Isaiah 5:1-7 ; John 15:1-8 , c.). vineyard —a spot selected for its fertility, separated from the surrounding fields, and cultivated with special care, with a view solely to fruit. came and sought fruit —a heart turned to God the fruits of righteousness; compare Matthew 21:33 ; Matthew 21:34 ; Isaiah 5:2 , "He looked that it should bring forth fruit"; He has a right to it, and will require it. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-7" class="com-number"
Pericope (part_of)
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pericope/per-luk-13-002
절 (explains)
Source
source-manifest/jfb— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (PD)- evidence_grade: T_theological