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For though the fig-tree shall not flourish, Neither shall fruit be in the vines; The labor of the olive shall fail, And the fields shall yield no food; The flock shall be cut off from the fold, And there shall be no herd in the stalls:

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Although – literally, For.

The fig tree shall not blossom – The prophet repeats his confidence in God, stating first …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

All the verbs in these verses are incorrectly rendered regarding tense. (See note on Chapter 3:15.)

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Although the fig tree shall not blossom
Or rather, as the Septuagint version, "shall not bring forth fruit"; since t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When we see a day of trouble approach, it is important for us to prepare. A good hope through grace is founded in holy fear. The prophet looked bac…

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