12 Bible Verses about Fig tree
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And when I beheld the opening of the sixth seal, there was a great earthquake: the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; the stars of heaven fell down to the earth, even as a fig-tree casteth its untimely figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind: the heaven disappeared as a book when it is rolled up:
By that we give praises to God the father: and that pronounces curses even against men, who are form'd after the divine resemblance. from the same mouth shall blessing and cursing proceed? this ought not to be practis'd, my brethren; does a fountain throw up salt water and fresh, by the same conveyance?read more.
can a fig-tree, my brethren, produce olives, or a vine figs? no more can the sea yield water that is fresh.
Beware of false prophets, who to outward appearance are sheep, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. you will know them by their fruits: do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? so every good tree yields good fruit: but a corrupt tree yields bad fruit.read more.
a good tree cannot produce bad fruit: neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit. every tree that doth not yield good fruit, is hewn down and cast into the fire. by their fruits then shall ye know them.
Certainly a good tree does not produce bad fruit: nor does a bad tree produce good fruit. for every tree is known by its fruit: it is not on thorns that men gather figs, nor do they gather grapes on a bramble bush. a good man out of the good treasure of his heart produces what is good: and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart produces what is evil: for 'tis from the abundance of the heart, that the mouth speaketh.
He proposed likewise this parable: a certain man had a fig-tree planted in his vineyard, and he came expecting it should have had fruit, but he found none. then he said to the vine-dresser, you see, I have been looking these three years for fruit from this fig-tree, but find none: hew it down, why should it cumber my ground? to which he made answer, sir, let it alone one year longer, till I shall dig about it, and dung it.read more.
perhaps it may bear fruit: if not, you may after that hew it down.
this may be illustrated by a comparison taken from a fig-tree: when the branches become tender, and push out their leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: in like manner, when ye shall see all these things happen, know that he is come to your very doors. I declare unto you, the present generation shall not cease, till all these things are pass'd.read more.
heaven and earth may fail, but my words shall never fail.
Consider this similitude taken from a fig-tree: when its branch is yet tender, and pushes out its leaves, you know that summer is near: so when you shall see these things happen, know that he is nigh, even at your doors. I declare unto you, this generation shall not be extinct, till all these things be transacted.read more.
heaven and earth shall fail, but my words shall never fail.
Then by way of similitude, consider, said he, the fig-tree, and all the other trees; when they shoot out their buds, you know for certain that summer is coming on: in like manner, when you shall see these events, be assur'd that the kingdom of God is nigh.
In the morning as he returned into the city, he was a hungry. when seeing a fig-tree by the way, he came to it, and finding nothing thereon, but bare leaves, said to it, may you never more bear fruit. and presently the fig-tree withered away. upon which the disciples said to one another, much surpriz'd, how came the fig-tree to wither away so suddenly?read more.
Jesus answered them, I declare to you, if ye have a full assurance of faith, ye shall not only be able to do this to a fig-tree, but if ye should even say to this mountain, be thou removed, and cast into the sea; it should be done. and whatever ye shall ask in prayer, with faith, ye shall receive.
On the morrow when they had left Bethany, he was press'd with hunger. and observing at a distance a fig-tree full of leaves, he went up to it to see if he could find any fruit upon it. but when he came to it, he found it had nothing but leaves, (for it was not the season for that sort of fig.) thereupon Jesus said to the fig-tree, "no one shall ever eat any fruit of yours." and his disciples took notice of it.
In the morning as they were coming back, they saw the fig-tree withered away to the very roots. Peter remembring the tree, said, master, see the fig-tree, which you cursed, is quite withered. but Jesus replied, and said to them, rely upon God.read more.
for I assuredly tell you, that whoever shall say to this mountain, be removed, and cast into the sea, having no doubt in his mind, but believing what he says shall be effected, what he pronounces shall actually be accomplished. therefore whenever you pray, be fully persuaded of obtaining your request, and I assure you it shall be granted, whatever it be.
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Fig tree » Barren, parable of
He proposed likewise this parable: a certain man had a fig-tree planted in his vineyard, and he came expecting it should have had fruit, but he found none. then he said to the vine-dresser, you see, I have been looking these three years for fruit from this fig-tree, but find none: hew it down, why should it cumber my ground? to which he made answer, sir, let it alone one year longer, till I shall dig about it, and dung it. read more.
perhaps it may bear fruit: if not, you may after that hew it down.
Then by way of similitude, consider, said he, the fig-tree, and all the other trees; when they shoot out their buds, you know for certain that summer is coming on: in like manner, when you shall see these events, be assur'd that the kingdom of God is nigh.
Fig tree » Figurative
this may be illustrated by a comparison taken from a fig-tree: when the branches become tender, and push out their leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
of heaven fell down to the earth, even as a fig-tree casteth its untimely figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind: the heaven disappeared as a book when it is rolled up:
Fig tree » Jeremiah's parable of
Fig tree » In an allegory
Fig tree » Fruit of, formed after winter
Fig tree » Fruit of, illustrative » (untimely and dropping,) of the wicked ripe for judgment
of heaven fell down to the earth, even as a fig-tree casteth its untimely figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind: the heaven disappeared as a book when it is rolled up:
Fig tree » Sent as presents
Fig tree » Abounded in » Canaan
Fig tree » The jews punished by » Barking and eating of, by locusts, &c
Fig tree » The jews punished by » Failure of fruit on
Fig tree » Illustrative » (barren,) of mere professors of religion
when seeing a fig-tree by the way, he came to it, and finding nothing thereon, but bare leaves, said to it, may you never more bear fruit. and presently the fig-tree withered away.
He proposed likewise this parable: a certain man had a fig-tree planted in his vineyard, and he came expecting it should have had fruit, but he found none. then he said to the vine-dresser, you see, I have been looking these three years for fruit from this fig-tree, but find none: hew it down, why should it cumber my ground?
Fig tree » Fruit of » Used in the miraculous healing of hezekiah
Fig tree » Fruit of » First ripe esteemed
Fig tree » Illustrative » (sitting under one's own,) of prosperity and peace
Fig tree » Afforded a thick shade
said Nathanael to him. before Philip called you, replied Jesus, I saw you under the fig-tree.
Jesus answered him, because thou believest what I said, that I saw thee under the fig-tree, thou shalt see greater things than these.
Fig tree » Fruit of » Eaten fresh from the tree
In the morning as he returned into the city, he was a hungry. when seeing a fig-tree by the way, he came to it, and finding nothing thereon, but bare leaves, said to it, may you never more bear fruit. and presently the fig-tree withered away.
Fig tree » Fruit of, illustrative » (bad,) of wicked men
Fig tree » Fruit of, illustrative » (good,) of saints
Fig tree » Fruit of » Eaten dried in cakes
Fig tree » A species of, produced vile and worthless fruit
Fig tree » Sold in the markets
Fig tree » The jews punished by » Enemies devouring fruit of
Fig tree » Fruit of » Gathered and kept in baskets
Fig tree » Leaves of, put forth, a sign of the approach of summer
this may be illustrated by a comparison taken from a fig-tree: when the branches become tender, and push out their leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
Fig tree » Failure of, a great calamity
Fig tree » Fruit of, illustrative » Of good works
Fig tree » Abounded in » Egypt
Fig tree » Not found in desert places
Fig tree » Leaves of, used by adam for covering
Fig tree » Produces a rich sweet fruit
Fig tree » Fruit of, illustrative » (first ripe,) of the fathers of the jewish church
Fig tree » The jews punished by » God's breaking down
Fig tree » Reasonableness of expecting fruit upon, when full of leaves
and observing at a distance a fig-tree full of leaves, he went up to it to see if he could find any fruit upon it. but when he came to it, he found it had nothing but leaves, (for it was not the season for that sort of fig.)
Fig tree » Sometimes planted in vineyards
He proposed likewise this parable: a certain man had a fig-tree planted in his vineyard, and he came expecting it should have had fruit, but he found none.
Fig tree » Required cultivation
to which he made answer, sir, let it alone one year longer, till I shall dig about it, and dung it.
Fig tree » Often unfruitful
then he said to the vine-dresser, you see, I have been looking these three years for fruit from this fig-tree, but find none: hew it down, why should it cumber my ground?
Fig tree » Often grew wild
Fig tree » Propagated by the jews
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Parable Of The Fig Tree
Luke 13:6-9He proposed likewise this parable: a certain man had a fig-tree planted in his vineyard, and he came expecting it should have had fruit, but he found none.
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