Fig trees bear three crops of figs, of which the first is regarded as a great delicacy.

Like the figs that are first ripe. —Figs were usually gathered in August. The “first ripe,” the “summer fruits” of Micah 7:1, the …

The meaning of this vision is that there was no reason for the ungodly to flatter themselves if they continued in their wickedness, even though God…

One basket [had] very good figs, [even] like the figs [that
are] first ripe
As there …

Good and bad figs represent the Jews in captivity, and those who remain in their own land.

The prophet saw two baskets of figs set before the…

1. Here, the separation of the wicked princes from the good is spoken of through a simile.

   1. First is the explanation of the …