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Mat 3:10. Ἤδη δὲ, but now) Placed in opposition[126] to μελλόυσης, which is to come, in Mat 3:7.-καὶ, κ.τ.λ., also, etc) Where grace manifests itself, there also is wrath shown to the ungrateful. It is not only possible that you should be punished, but also punishment is nigh at hand.-τὴν ῥίζαν, the root) The axe was aimed not merely at the branches, but at the root itself.-τῶν δὲνδρων, of the trees) i.e. the Jews (see Luk 13:7-9), in comparison with whom the Gentiles were mere stones.-κεῖται, lies) Although the blow has not yet begun to be struck.-ἑκκόπτεται, is being cut down) The present tense is used, to show that there will be no delay.-πῦρ, fire) See Heb 6:8.
[126] In Mat 3:7 he spoke of the wrath of God as future, as yet to come; he now speaks of it as already present, or close at hand.-(I. B.)