Joh 1:48. Πόθεν whence) Jesus does not answer this question, but shows that He knows even more about Nathanael.-συκῆν, a fig-tree) An emblem of peace and Gospel security [1Ki 4:25; Mic 4:4].-εἶδόν δε, I saw thee) with the Divine eye. Nathanael is reminded of the meditations, which he had had at that time, truly worthy of an Israelite and free from guile.