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A Symbolic Scourge
Commentators explain that the scourge was likely made of simple rushes and served as an emblem of divine authority. Scholars note the Greek text suggests it was used to drive out the animals, not to physically harm the merchants. The action was a powerful, symbolic judgment on the unholy commerce, causing chaos that cleared the temple court.
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Albert Barnes
On John 2:15
18th Century
Theologian
A scourge. A whip.
Of small cords. This whip was made as an emblem of authority, and also for the purpose of driving from …
AT Robertson
On John 2:15
A scourge of cords (φραγελλιον εκ σχοινιων). The Latin flagellum. In papyri, here only in N.T. and note Latin l beco…
Charles Ellicott
On John 2:15
19th Century
Bishop
And the sheep, and the oxen.—Read this as, both the sheep and the oxen. The change is of only one word, but it …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 2:15
Jesus’ action precipitated wild confusion. The animals would be bawling and running about aimlessly; the money changers would be scrambling for the…
John Gill
On John 2:15
17th Century
Pastor
And when he had made a scourge of small cords
That is, Jesus, as the Persic version expresses it. This scourge might…
Matthew Henry
On John 2:12–22
17th Century
Minister
The first public work in which we find Christ engaged was driving the traders from the temple, whom the covetous priests and rulers encouraged to m…