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God's Lavish Provision
Commentators unanimously highlight that the detailed setup of the vineyard—the protective hedge, the productive winepress, and the watchtower—is not accidental. Drawing from Isaiah 5, Jesus emphasizes that God provided Israel with every possible advantage, protection, and resource to thrive spiritually. This lavish care makes the tenants' later rebellion particularly heinous.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 21:33
18th Century
Theologian
Hear another parable. (See Barnes on Matthew 13:3).
A certain householder. (See Barnes on Matthew 20:1).
Plante…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 21:33
A hedge (φραγμον). Or fence as a protection against wild beasts.
Digged a winepress (ωρυξεν ληνον). Out of…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 21:33
19th Century
Preacher
In this parable, a certain householder did all that could be done for his vineyard: it was well planted, enclosed with a hedge, provided with a win…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 21:33
This parable is probably addressed not only to Jewish rulers (v.2) but to the crowds in the temple courts (though not excluding the rulers; cf. Lk …
John Calvin
On Matthew 21:33
16th Century
Theologian
Hear another parable. The words of Luke are somewhat different, for he says that Christ spoke to the people, while here the disco…
John Gill
On Matthew 21:33
17th Century
Pastor
Hear another parable
Which, though Luke says was spoken to the people, who were gathered around him, yet was direc…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 21:33–46
17th Century
Minister
This parable plainly sets forth the sin and ruin of the Jewish nation; and what is spoken to convict them is spoken to caution all who enjoy the pr…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 21:23–46
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, they reprehend by questioning. And firstly, the questioning is related; and secondly, the refutation is related, where it is said,