And by these phrases may be signified the various means Christ made use of by his own ministry, and by the ministry of his apostles, to make the Jews a fruitful people; and rather the means Christ's ministers make use of, as did the apostles with the Jews, to reach the cases of barren professors; as by "digging", striking at, and exposing some secret sin or sins, which are the root and source of their barrenness; showing them, that they have no root in Christ, nor the root of the matter in them; and declaring to them the insufficiency of a mere profession of religion to save them: and "dunging", which as it supposes want of heat, or coldness, which is the cause of barrenness, and signifies, that such professors are without spiritual life, and without spiritual heat, or real warmth of love to Christ, his truths, ordinances, and people, and discharge their duty in a cold and lifeless manner; so it may design the means they make use of to warm and fire them with zeal for God, and true religion; by preaching the soul quickening doctrines of the Gospel, and by laying before them the agreeableness of a becoming zeal, and the disagreeableness of a lukewarm spirit and disposition, an indolence and unconcern for the glory of God, and interest of Christ. A double supposition here made by the vine-dresser: First, of future fruitfulness; If it bear fruit, well. Luke also⦠They mean, as applicable to the vineyard, that the owner had been "a long time" expecting fruit on the tree. Observe, 3. Luke 13:8 How very few of us ever stop to think of the great mercy and long-suffering of our God, Who spares our lives from day to day and year to year. Dig about it—Hollow the earth around the root of the tree, and then pour in the manure, keeping the soil loose and mellow to catch the nourishing dews and rains that a cherishing heaven may send. Knowing that the vineyard's owner had every reason to be disappointed with the barren tree, the keeper intercedes for the tree's life, asking for another year. If not, then cut it down.â These are the beginning of birth pains." Lord, let it alone this year] Happy that people that have praying vinedressers to intercede for them! Let us resolve, as we stretch forth our hands into the hidden future, let us resolve to bring forth more holy fruit than we have done in the years now for ever gone. “And he answering says to him, “Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and feed it with manure, and if it bear fruit from then on, well, and if not, you shall cut it down.”. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, âJesus was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath. κ., dig holes about the root, and cast in manure, as is done (Trench in loc.) No worth or worthiness in the sinner preserves him. When the day dawned the tiger stalked away to a distant thicket, and the stiff and weary watcher felt that he was safe.” Thus it is with the beleagured soul; it is only in the light given by the Sun of Righteousness that our enemies can be put to flight.’. This represents Christ as Intercessor, loath to see it cut down so long as there was any hope. Secondly, of future incorrigibleness; If not, after that thou shalt cut it down. As we've seen in the Parable of the Mustard Seed, that assumption isn't warranted. She had gotten used to looking at people out of the corner of her eye, by looking up and sideways. Sin is the poison which is death to the soul; the Cross of Christ is the certain cure. Observe here, 1. 13:6-9 This parable of the barren fig-tree is intended to enforce the warning given just before: the barren tree, except it brings forth fruit, will be cut down. This points out unto us the office and duty of the ministers of God, who are laborers in his vineyard, to be intercessors with God, for sparing a barren and unfruitful people. If we look at what they say it probably is a result of Jesusâ challenge in chapter 12. If you own it, you probably will try to think of a way of getting someone else to purchase it, or even to take it off your hands. Maps / Images. When the natives used to go to war they would dip their arrows into the juice that their foes might meet with certain death. Luke 13:8. ἀποκριθεὶς, having answered) By reason of His tender affection for the tree, inasmuch as being the object of His care as its dresser.— ἄφες, let it alone) This is akin to an argument drawn from its costing no great trouble or expense, [To such a degree are even they benefited by the intercession of Christ, who if left to themselves would have long since perished.—V. σκ. 8. II. A natural proposal, but sometimes fertility is better promoted by starving, cutting roots, so preventing a tree from running to wood. Here is a supposition of future incorrigibleness, After that thou shalt cut it down: that is, after thou hast spared it, and I have pruned it; after thy patience and my pains; after thou hast forborne it, and I have manured it, digged and dunged it; if after all this, it bear no fruit, then I have not a word more to say, Thou shalt cut it down. Timelines. Oneâs perspective makes all the difference in the world. #Psa 80:8|. ashes, and they smoke under the trees to kill worms.". 4. Benson Commentary Luke 13:8-9. His waiting denotes the delay of vengeance, to give them an opportunity of repentance. he answering, etc. God will yield somewhat to prayer, when he is bitterly bent against a people or person. The condition upon which the vine-dresser's petition is grounded, Till I shall dig about it, and dung it; phrases which intimate unto us the nature and quality of the ministerial work and service, signifying it to be a very difficult and laborious service. 3. This parable is to be taken in connection with what goes before, and with our Saviour's calling the Jewish nation to repentance. 7. God, by the man who owned the vineyard. , that they carry dung into their gardens to moisten the earth, and dig about the roots of the trees, and lay them bare, and cover them again, and prune them, and smoke them to kill the worms. Luke 13:8 Parallel Verses [â See commentary â] Luke 13:8, NIV: "'Sir,' the man replied, 'leave it alone for one more year, and I'll dig around it and fertilize it." A more special interpretation is not necessary. оставь ее и на этот год Здесь показывается как заступничество Христа, так и чрезвычайное терпение и милосердие Отца. I want the sick and the dead ones. & Bartenora in ib. MESSAGE TO HEROD. Hebrew / Greek Grammars. Thou may cut it down, nobody will go about to hinder thee. John Piper Jun 4, 1989 75 Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God Desiring God. Gloss is; "They lay dung in their gardens to moisten the earth. Lord, spare them a little longer, Let alone this year also. Lk 4:15,16,44; Luke 13 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries; Luke 13:10-17 Religion Versus Reality - ⦠8. If they remain fruitless they will perish. Occasionally, people get confused about this parable. The vinedresser then suggested that the fig tree be given one more chance to prove itself. The Ethiopic version renders it, "until the winter", that being a time for digging about, and dunging of trees, as follows. let it alone this year also; have patience one year more, or a little while longer. Ministers must try their utmost to fulfil their ministry that they have received of the Lord, Colossians 4:17. The warning is then of judgment to come because they are fruitless. (8) And dung it.—Literally, and put dung. Wesley's Notes for Luke 13:8. There is another version of this study guide that includes questions and no answers. Only here, and Luke 14:35. (1) ‘I have read somewhere that in the West Indies there is a tree which bears beautiful golden apples; they are enticing beyond measure to look at, but to eat they are deadly poison. Luke 13:8 And he answering said to him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: ... Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary. 9 If it bears fruit next year, fine. Scripture: Luke 13:1â5. BLB Institute 29 People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. Over a complete period of three years (a period which is a sufficient and complete test) they had been tested and had not been fruitful. Audio & Video Commentaries. (a) Some of us may have to feel bitterly the darkness that enshrouds the soul when it is wounded and bruised by an unexpected fall. He lives upon sufferance, and dies when the pleading voice becomes silent. But remember, God shows us how to do it. Luke 19:42; Luke 19:44; and perfected the work of redemption, and sent His apostles: Acts 2. The vinedresser is probably intended to be Jesus Who was here to nourish Israel and was giving them one last chance. At that very time there were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. —It is the voice of the intercessor. Commentary on Luke 13:6-9 (Read Luke 13:6-9) This parable of the barren fig-tree is intended to enforce the warning given just before: the barren tree, except it brings forth fruit, will be cut down. First aorist active subjunctive like βαλω balō (second aorist active subjunctive of βαλλω ballō), both common verbs. Now, wherever this tree is found there is always another close by, the juice of which, if used in time, is a certain cure.’, (2) ‘There is a story told of a hunter in a far-off land, who had to pass the weary hours of a dark night close to a wounded tiger. Light in the darkness.—Let us pray for this mighty gift. Christ cures a woman who had been afflicted eighteen years, Luke 13:10-13. If not, after that thou shalt cut it down. ‘Christ shall give thee light.’ And we know full well by experience how sorely we shall need this light as the days and hours fly by. And by these phrases may be signified the various means Christ made use of by his own ministry, and by the ministry of his apostles, to make the Jews a fruitful people; and rather the means Christ's ministers make use of, as did the apostles with the Jews, to reach the cases of barren professors; as by "digging", striking at, and exposing some secret sin or sins, which are the root and source of their barrenness; showing them, that they have no root in Christ, nor the root of the matter in them; and declaring to them the insufficiency of a mere profession of religion to save them: and "dunging", which as it supposes want of heat, or coldness, which is the cause of barrenness, and signifies, that such professors are without spiritual life, and without spiritual heat, or real warmth of love to Christ, his truths, ordinances, and people, and discharge their duty in a cold and lifeless manner; so it may design the means they make use of to warm and fire them with zeal for God, and true religion; by preaching the soul quickening doctrines of the Gospel, and by laying before them the agreeableness of a becoming zeal, and the disagreeableness of a lukewarm spirit and disposition, an indolence and unconcern for the glory of God, and interest of Christ. Luke 13:8 Context. 9 If it bears fruit next year, fine! Naz., κόπρια περιβαλεῖν. Mark 13:8, ESV: "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. Whether it is Satan and the demonic realm or the religious leaders or even at times, His own followers His ministry has been opposed. Observe, 2. Charts and Outlines. After eighteen years, she could hardly remember any other way of seeing the world. Topical Indexes. 2 And he answered them, âDo you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? kopria. Answer: Jesus told the Parable of the Fig TreeâLuke 13:6-9âimmediately after reminding His listeners of a tower over the pool of Siloam (John 9:7) which unexpectedly fell and killed eighteen people. A brief respite is asked for, and whatever intercessor may be here represented, there is never any certainty of more than a brief one. Luke 13:8-9 New American Standard Bible (NASB). It is important to observe that vv. upon which their commentators sayF12Jarchi, Maimon. Lk 12:54 He also said to the crowds, "When you⦠The parable is based on the same idea as lies behind John’s words in Luke 3:9. It was spoken to illustrate the dealings of God with them, and their own wickedness under all his kindness, and we may understand the different parts of the parable as designed to represent: 1. 2 He asked them, âDo you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? They reason that since leaven is used negatively sometimes (Luke 12:1; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8; Galatians 5:9), that it must be negative in the Parable of the Leaven. καὶ βάλ. They dung it and dig it &c. The Luke 13:8-9 View Full Chapter. Luke 13:8 The owner's waiting signifies the delay of vengeance, to give Israel an opportunity to repent. 6. Luke 13:8. Homely as the imagery is, it suggests fertilising and gracious influences not less vividly than the dew or rain from heaven, and points, perhaps, specifically to such as are working on us in our earthly surroundings, as contrasted with the directly supernatural action of God’s grace. 1-5. Jun 4, 1989. κόπριον. 8 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: Ver. Luke 13.1-9 Unless You Repent Luke 13:1-9 Luke tells us in verse 1 that there were some in the crowd who began reporting a current news event. Thus from beneath and from around and from above is the sinner beset with mercies to save his soul from death. They dig about the i. p. 539) says of the barren fig-tree: "There are many such trees now; and if the ground is not properly cultivated, especially when the trees are young - as the one of the parable was, for only "three" years are mentioned they do not bear at all; and even when full grown they quickly fail, and wither away if neglected. Small Beginnings, Much Discouragement Luke 13:8 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: Luke 13:9 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down. The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree ⦠7 So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, âLook, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and havenât found any. 30 Indeed there are those who are last who will be first, and first who will be last.â These three years - These words are not to be referred to the time which Christ had been preaching the gospel, as if he meant to specify the exact period. dung it = put manure. Thus from beneath and from around and from above is the sinner beset with mercies to save his soul from death. Luke 13:1-9 English Standard Version (ESV) Repent or Perish. The digging was for the purpose of casting in the manure near the roots. The barrenness of the tree, the wickedness of the people. Take additional pains with it, using the means adapted to further fruitfulness. - The word "cumber" here means to render "barren" or "sterile." [It follows from this parable, that three Passovers in all elapsed between the baptism and resurrection of Christ.—Harm., p. Luke 13:31-35. Kneel in penitence before the Cross, and the blood of the holy Victim cleanseth us from all sin. And he said, Let it alone this year also â Here we have the vine-dresserâs intercession for the barren fig-tree. 403. In his view it was long enough to show that the tree was barren and would yield no fruit, and that therefore it should be cut down. Greek. Lord, let it alone this year also, until I shall dig about it, and dung it - loosen the earth about it and enrich it with manure: pointing to changes of method in the divine treatment of the impenitent, in order to fresh spiritual culture. 13:8 And he answering saith unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it 1: Luke 13:8,9 Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it. How very few of us ever stop to think of the great mercy and long-suffering of our God, Who spares our lives from day to day and year to year. dig, &c.—loosen the earth about it and enrich it with manure; pointing to changes of method in the divine treatment of the impenitent, in order to freshen spiritual culture. I know thousands will say that, even when we have manfully resolved to let all that is unworthy die, it is not easy; nay, it is very hard. Till I shall dig (εως οτου σκαπσω heōs hotou skapsō). — Christ, as Intercessor, loath to see it cut down so long as there was any hope (see Luke 13:34). (k) Sheviith, c. 2. sect. For three successive years he had been disappointed. 28 âThere will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out. He was on His way out of Perea, east of Jordan, and in Herod's dominions, "journeying towards Jerusalem" ( Luke 13:22). ]— κόπρια) Greg. Those who expect to gather good crops of well-flavored figs are particularly attentive to their culture - not only plow and dig about them frequently, and manure them plentifully, but they carefully gather out the stones from the orchards, contrary to their general slovenly habits.". This parable in the first place refers to the nation and people of the Jews. g.]— τοῦτο τὸ ἔτος, this year) the third, year, on which Jesus most especially visited them (in mercy), ch. Let us resolve, as we stretch forth our hands into the hidden future, let us resolve to bring forth more holy fruit than we ⦠— loosen the earth about it and enrich it with manure; pointing to changes of method in the divine treatment of the impenitent, in order to freshen spiritual culture. i. Jesusâ warning that they must repent or perish had an immediate, chilling fulfillment. Dr. Thomson ("The Land and the Book," vol. The new light.—And He Who has the power to cleanse us from the sins of the past is the same Holy Friend Who gives the light to walk by in the present and in the future. This year also. 8 â âSir,â the man replied, âleave it alone for one more year, and Iâll dig around it and fertilize it. He journeys towards Jerusalem, and preaches, Luke 13:22. Scripture: Luke 13:10â17. If they will not be made straight then they will perish. 10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. ((l) Jarchi, Maimon. Saints come in many varieties, but in Lukeâs Sermon on the Plain Jesus focuses on certain kinds who receive his attention throughout his ministry: the poor, the hungry, the crying, and the hated or ostracized. roots of their trees, they pluck up the suckers, they take off the leaves, they sprinkle 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Bible Commentary for Luke 13:8. And. Why should it use up the soil?â 8 âSir,â the man replied, âleave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. & Bartenora in ib. Luke 13:8, ESV: "And he answered him, âSir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure." 2. , מזבלין ומעדרין, "they dung and dig" in gardens of cucumbers, and gourds, until the beginning of the year:'. As in the natural world there is no poison without an antidote, so in the spiritual world there is a God-sent antidote for the poison of sin (see Illustration). By taking up the juices of the earth, this useless tree rendered the ground sterile, and prevented the growth of the neighboring vines. till I shall dig about it, and dung it; these same phrases are used in the "Misna" (k), , "they dung and dig" in gardens of cucumbers, and gourds, until the beginning of the year:''. And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: And he answering said unto him. ., dig holes about the root, and cast in manure. And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall Jesus, Women, and Men. The son of a farmer looks at cow manure as something which he must endlessly shovel out of the barnâa pain in th⦠The remark of the dresser that he might "then" cut it down, denotes the acquiescence of all in the belief that such a judgment would be just. He dared not move a limb, for even when the leaves were stirred by the passing breeze he heard the hoarse growl of his fearful enemy. 13. Which, if understood of God the Father, may intend the intercession of Christ with him, who not only intercedes for his elect, for those that are unconverted, that they may be converted; and for converted ones, for the carrying on of the work of sanctification; for fresh discoveries of pardoning grace; for consolation and support under trouble; for their final perseverance, and eternal glorification: but also for his enemies, for profane sinners, and for formal professors; for the sake of his own people among them, and for their preservation, and for the averting of divine judgments from them, at least as yet: and so the Jewish nation was spared for some time after this, though now deserving of immediate destruction. Here is a supposition of future fruitfulness; If it bear fruit, well; that is, it will be well for the Master of the vineyard; herein is he glorified, when his fig trees bear much fruit: well for the dresser of the vineyard; it rejoices the ministers of God to see their people bring forth fruit unto God: well for the vineyard, and the rest of the trees that are in it: but more especially well for the tree itself, thereby avoiding the punishment of barrenness, and procuring the reward of fruitfulness; thus, If it bear fruit, well. There is that one great adversary, the devil: and it is only by the power of the light which Christ gives that we can detect his many devices to destroy our peace (see Illustration). Till I shall dig, &c.] Donec eam ablaqueavero et stercoravero. till I shall dig about it, and dung it; these same phrases are used in the "Misna"F11Sheviith, c. 2. sect. Text Commentaries. The vine-dresser's petition and request, Lord, let it alone this year also. The coming of the owner for fruit, the desire of God that they should produce good works. Luke 8:13 Context. And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung, Perhaps it will bear fruit; but if not, thou mayest afterward cut it down. This is an in-depth study of the book of Luke based on the Concordia Commentary. On the other hand, when I look through the âcarâ section of the want ads, I have no interest in those cars which are running well. 6-9 of Luke 13 are closely linked with vv. From hence learn, that a people's continued unfruitfulness under the means of grace, does in time take off the prayers and intercessions of the ministers of God for them, and provokes God to bring his judgments unavoidably and irrevocably upon them: After that thou shalt cut it down. To most of you, a car that is âsickâ or âdeadâ has no appeal. KJV Luke 13:10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. This version includes a study guide with questions and answers. He lives upon sufferance, and dies when the pleading voice becomes silent. Be Imitators of Christ During COVID-19 Luke 13:10-17, Acts 7:47-50, Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 5:1-8. Thus Christ the great Intercessor interceded for the Jewish Church and people, and thus, as he ever liveth, he continues to ⦠The ruler of the synagogue is incensed and is reproved by our Lord, Luke 13:14-17. And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. dig about it, and dung it: [I will dig about it, and dung it.] I. Mark 13:8 Parallel Verses [â See commentary â] Mark 13:8, NIV: "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. The call to arise.—The stirring summons and the beautiful promise of St. Paul to the Ephesians should be ringing in our ears and touching our hearts: ‘Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.’ Sins and shortcomings of all kinds, especially those which through the power of the flesh would kill the spirit, must be left dead in the darkness of the past as we arise and come towards the light. If they cannot absolutely prevent judgment coming upon an unfruitful people, yet they endeavor to respite it, and delay its coming all they can. Like the three parables of the lost sheep, coin and sons in Luke 15, Luke 13:1-9 combines two questions related to repentance with a parable which illustrates in more detail the theme of repentance. The parable of the mustard seed, Luke 13:18, Luke 13:19; of the leaven, Luke 13:20-21. 13 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 8.] Dig about it, and dung it. 31. and depart hence--and "go forward," push on. The dresser was perhaps intended to denote the Saviour and the other messengers of God, pleading that God would spare the Jews, and save them from their enemies that stood ready to destroy them, as soon as God should permit. 13:6 A man had a fig tree - Either we may understand God the Father by him that had the vineyard , and Christ by him that kept it: or Christ himself is he that hath it, and his ministers they that keep it. upon which their commentators say (l), that they carry dung into their gardens to moisten the earth, and dig about the roots of the trees, and lay them bare, and cover them again, and prune them, and smoke them to kill the worms. Luke 13:5 (unless you repent) described a once and for all repentance. —Hollow the earth around the root of the tree, and then pour in the manure, keeping the soil loose and mellow to catch the nourishing dews and rains that a cherishing heaven may send. Harmony of the Gospels. There are many enemies of the soul hidden as it were in the dark, but nevertheless striving to lead us into unclean paths, far, far away from all that is holy. The parable of the barren fig tree, vv. “Hours rolled on, and his powers of endurance were well-nigh exhausted; when at length the welcome streaks of light shot up from the eastern horizon. Luke 13:10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 5. Forerunner Commentary Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown John Wesley's Notes Matthew Henry People's Commentary (NT) Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) Scofield: Definitions: Interlinear: Library: Topical Studies: X-References: Commentaries: No entry exists in Adam Clarke for Luke 13:8. 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