A.T. Robertson Commentary Matthew 7:9

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Matthew 7:9

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Matthew 7:9

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"Or what man is there of you, who, if his son shall ask him for a loaf, will give him a stone;" — Matthew 7:9 (ASV)

Loaf--stone (αρτον--λιθον). Some stones look like loaves of bread. So the devil suggested that Jesus make loaves out of stones (Matthew 4:3).