Even if the fig tree does not blossom, And there is no fruit on the vines, If the yield of the olive fails, And the fields produce no food, Even if the flock disappears from the fold, And there are no cattle in the stalls,

Commentaries

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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…