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The Reality of His Hunger
Commentators unanimously affirm that Jesus's hunger was genuine, not feigned. Scholars like John Gill and John Calvin point to this moment as clear proof of Christ's true human nature, which was like ours in every way except for sin. He voluntarily experienced physical needs, demonstrating his full identification with humanity.
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AT Robertson
On Matthew 21:18
He hungered (επεινασεν). Ingressive aorist indicative, became hungry, felt hungry (Moffatt). Possibly Jesus spent the night out of…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 21:18
19th Century
Preacher
He hungered. Wonderful words! The Lord of heaven hungered!
We cannot imagine that His kind hosts had neglected to provide for Him; He was pr…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 21:18
Somewhere on the road between Bethany and Jerusalem, Jesus approached a fig tree in the hope of allaying his hunger, but found only leaves (see com…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 21:18
16th Century
Theologian
And returning in the morning. Between that solemn entrance of Christ, of which we have spoken, and the day of the Passover, he had passed …
John Gill
On Matthew 21:18
17th Century
Pastor
Now in the morning
Greek "in the first", or morning light, in the dawn, or break of day, the first spring of light; …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 21:18–22
17th Century
Minister
This cursing of the barren fig-tree represents the state of hypocrites in general. It teaches us that Christ looks for the power of religion in tho…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 21:1–22
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, it was stated that Matthew’s Gospel is divided into three parts:
- In the first part, he relates Christ’s entrance into the world …