John Bengel Commentary - Matthew 23:39 - 23:39

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John Bengel Commentary - Matthew 23:39 - 23:39


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Mat 23:39. Λέγω, I say) See Gnomon on Luk 13:35.-ἴδητε, ye shall see) sc. you, inhabitants of Jerusalem. Cf. Luk 13:35.-ἀπʼ ἄρτι, from the present time[1024]) The short interval preceding our Lord’s death (and that spent without the Temple[1025]) is included in the present time [the ἌΡΤΙ of the text].-ἛΩς, until) sc. after a long interval.-εἴπητε, κ.τ.λ., ye shall say, etc.) They would say so when reciting the Hallel[1026] at the Passover, but without applying the words to Jesus. That which is here foretold will actually come to pass at the appointed time, as in ch. Mat 21:9 was performed that which had been predicted in Luk 13:35. Our Lord, however, does not add “again,” although the people had shouted those words on the occasion recorded in Mat 21:9. For neither had all joined in this acclamation to Him, nor had they who did so understood what they were saying, as Israel shall understand hereafter: and soon after they, as it were, retracted their acclamation. The first utterance of these words was less complete, the second will be worthy of the name.[1027] Cf. Gnomon on the omission of “again,” in Act 1:11.-εὐλογημένος, κ.τ.λ., Blessed, etc.) With this verse concludes our Lord’s public discourse to the Jews: with this verse will begin their repentance.

[1024] E. V. Henceforth.-(I. B.)

[1025] Within which, and in reference to which, these words, Mat 23:38, were spoken.-ED.

[1026] “Lastly,” says Hartwell Horne, in describing the Jewish Passover, “a fourth cup of wine was filled, called the cup of the Hallel: over it they completed, either by singing or recitation, the great Hallel, or hymn of praise, consisting of Psalms 115-118 inclusive, with a prayer, and so concluded.”-(I. B.)

[1027] Sc. of an utterance or saying, dictio, referring to the words, “Ye shall say.” Cf. in 1Co 14:15, “I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.”-(I. B.)