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The Work of Grace
Commentators explain the vinedresser's actions as a picture of God's grace. "Digging" can symbolize the work of ministers or the Holy Spirit in exposing hidden sins that hinder spiritual growth. "Dunging" (manuring) represents applying "fertilizing influences," like the preaching of the Gospel, to warm a cold heart and encourage spiritual fruitfulness.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 13:8
Till I shall dig (εως οτου σκαψω). First aorist active subjunctive like βαλω (second aorist active subjunctive of βαλλω), both com…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 13:8
19th Century
Bishop
And dung it.—Literally, and put dung. Homely as the imagery is, it suggests fertilising and gracious influences not less …
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 13:8–9
19th Century
Preacher
And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: and if it bear fruit, well: and if n…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 13:8
Once more Jesus alludes to Mic 7 (), this time to Mic 7:1, with its lament over unproductive fig trees. The symbolism applies to Israel (cf.[Refere…
John Gill
On Luke 13:8
17th Century
Pastor
And he answering, said to him, Lord
Which, if understood of God the Father, may intend the intercession of Christ wi…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 13:6–9
17th Century
Minister
This parable of the barren fig tree is intended to enforce the warning given just before: the barren tree, unless it brings forth fruit, will be cu…