The town of Khorazy, about two miles north of Tell-Hum, seems to represent the ancient Chorazin. and leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali: AMP. App-169. As the word Kefr signifies a village, and the word Tell signifies a mound, or ancient, site, so the ancient Kefr-Nahum would be the modern Tell-Hum. The promise ought to be extended, I have no doubt, to the whole body of the people, which might seem to be, to all appearance, lost and destroyed. 2 b He fasted for forty days and forty nights, * and afterwards he was hungry. ); a second visit being that detailed by our Evangelist (Matthew 13:54-58), and by Mark (Matthew 6:1-6). Its bottom is gravel, which gives its waters both a good colour and taste. Isaiah, after having described a very heavy calamity of the nation, soothes their grief by a promise that, when the nation shall be reduced to extremity, a deliverance will immediately follow, which shall dispel the darkness, and restore the light of life. The exact site of Capernaum has long been one of the vexed questions of the topography of Palestine, but the researches of the Palestine Exploration Society have identified it with the modern village of Tell-Hûm, where their excavations have disinterred the remains of an ancient building of the Roman period, which is supposed to have been the synagogue of the city; possibly, therefore, the very synagogue, built by the believing centurion (Luke 7:5), in which our Lord worshipped and taught (John 6:59). These localities are unparalleled in interest to the heart of the Christian traveller, and no waters in the world are surveyed with such emotions as the Lake of Gennesaret, and the stream of the Jordan. Read Matthew 4 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). Sandwiched between the Lectionary excerpts Jesus insists that old garments and old wineskins cannot withstand new cloth and new wineskins. (1-13) Cautions against bad company, Exhortation to faith and holiness. (13) Leaving Nazareth.âThe form of the name in the older MSS. The healing of the son of one of the Tetrarchâs officers at Capernaum (John 4:46-54) had secured there a certain degree of protection and of influence. : sufficiently defined by these words, “on the sea (of Galilee), on the confines of Zebulun and Naphthali”. On this beach, which can be discerned running like a white line all round the lake, the hills plant their dark base, descending nowhere precipitously, but almost everywhere presenting an alternation of soft grassy slopes and rocky cliffs, occasionally broken away so as to exhibit the red and gray colours so familiar in the limestone of Greece.”. Thence on the curve of the northeastern shore was the grassy plain of Butaiha, where the five thousand were miraculously fed. (1.) Certainly, it is evident from the context, that the prophet looks much farther; and, as he promises a universal restoration of the whole church, it follows that the land of Zebulun, and the land of Naphtali, and Galilee of the Gentiles, are included in the number of those, to whom the darkness of death would be changed into the light of life. Matthew Poole's Commentary Ver. And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zebulon and Naphtali. It was in the Gentile area of Galilee—not in Jewish Jerusalem to the south—where Christ began His ministry of light. Matthew: Jesus is *Christ the King. Its surface was dotted by countless villages, visited by our Lord at various times, mentioned or unmentioned by the evangelists. The town of Khorazy, about two miles north of Tell-Hum, seems to represent the ancient Chorazin. Matthew Henry's Commentary – Verses 4–13 . Study the bible online using commentary on Matthew 4:13 and more! The peace of the kingdom of Christ. Even the presence of the âpublicans and sinnersââthe latter term including Gentiles, the class of those who had flocked to the preaching of John, and were to be found in the half-Romanised city, and were not to be found in the more secluded villagesâmay have been one of the elements which led to the decisive choice. and leaving Nazareth, He came and settled in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. If there were but one (as many think), it occurred at the beginning of the Galilean ministry, since Luke’s account is so particular. Jewish authorities identify Kaphir Nakhum with Kaphir Temkhum, since corrupted into the modern Tell Hum. As Nazareth was in Galilee, this implies that our Lord’s course from Judea was first to Nazareth. “Situated,” says Stanley, “in the midst of the Jordan valley, on the great thoroughfare from Babylon and Damascus, in Palestine, its waters seemed to answer a purpose like that served by the Lake of Lucerne, between Italy and Germany. Words in boxes are from the Bible. Content. After being rejected there the first time. Its fisheries furnished a source of sustenance to the surrounding inhabitants, and an industry for its labourers. The adjoining countries of Naphtali and Zebulun, diversified with mountain and vale, were covered with verdure, and cultivated by a swarming population. This place was eminently suited to be the location of our Lord’s ministry. Matthew 4:14. Its surface was alive with the ships, or rather lake-boats, of fisher-men and navigators. According to the historian, Josephus, it did not belong to Herod, the tetrarch, who sent the baptist to confinement, but to Philip, the tetrarch, his brother. Thence, for reasons we proceed to explain, he went and took his residence at Capernaum. In the countries round this lake, our Lord spent a great part of the two former years of his public life; and though he afterward enlarged the compass of his journeys, yet they always enjoyed a considerable share of his blessed company and divine instructions.” — Macknight. is Nazara. Lower Galilee is called Galilee of the Gentiles, not only on account of its vicinity to Tyre and Sidon, but because its inhabitants were a mixture of Jews and Gentiles, particularly after that David had granted some cities to King Hiram. That it might be fulfilled which — Whereby was fulfilled that which. The text in Isaiah 9:1 ,2 , where the words are, Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations. Pliny says it was sixteen miles long, and six broad. Ian Mackervoy. πρὸς γὰρ τῇ τῶν ἀέρων εὐκρασίῃ καὶ πηγῇ διάρδεται γονιμωτάτῃ. KJ21. Leaving Nazareth — Namely, when they had rejected his word, and even attempted to kill him, as is described Luke 4:29: he came and dwelt in Capernaum, upon the sea-coast — “Capernaum is nowhere mentioned in the Old Testament, either by its own name or by any other. It was called the place of refreshment, from the springs near which it stood. Borders of Zebulun and Nephalim — By the ancient division of the tribes, Zebulun bordered on this Sea of Gennesaret. It was on the border between the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali. NIV Zondervan Study Bible, hardcover. Our Lord seems to have chosen it for several reasons. 1. See Poole on Mt "13:17". Commentary on Matthew 2:13-23 View Bible Text . The word Hum is doubtless the closing syllable of thee word Caperna, signifies a mound, or ancient, site, so the ancient Kefr-Nahum would be the modern Tell-Hum. Its surface was alive with the ships, or rather lake-boats, of fisher-men and navigators. Matthew 4:13. They had rejected him (Luke 4:16-30), Lived in Capernaum. St. John (John 2:12) states a fact which implies (1) that Capernaum had not been before the home of the mother of our Lord and of His brethren, and (2) that there were ties of some kind drawing them thither for a temporary visit. The necessity and advantage of the grace of love. Matthew 15:4. Probably it was one of those towns which the Jews built after their return from Babylon. crit.). Shrubs, too, of the tropical thorn, fringe the greater part of the line of shore, mingled here and there with the bright pink colours of the oleander, long before they are in flower in the valleys of the higher country. Its name is compounded of the words Kefr, village, and Nahum, refreshment. Long before the settlement of the tribes in the land of Canaan, the dying Jacob prophesied of Zebulun, (Genesis 49:13:) “Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be an haven of the ships; and his borders shall be unto Zidon.”. Jesus’ ministry is aligned with God’s purpose as it is revealed in the Scriptures. (See Hist. And leaving Nazareth, His early home. This migration to Capernaum is not formally noted in the other Gospels, but Capernaum appears in all the synoptists as the main centre of Christ’s Galilean ministry.— , etc. Came and dwelt, or having come he settled. was situated in Lower Galilee; and Capharnaum, a maritime town, in Higher Galilee. An EasyEnglish Bible Version and Commentary (2800 word vocabulary) on Matthew 4:23 to 13:58. www.easyenglish.bible. Capernaum was an important place, the residence of Andrew, Peter, and the sons of Zebedee, probably of Matthew also, chiefly honored by the title, ‘His own city’ (Matthew 9:1). Thus the double advantages of intercourse by sea and land were secured by our Lord’s position at Capernaum.”. In the summer or late spring it is filled with an atmosphere of oppressive heat, in great contrast with the bracing breezes of the neighbouring hills of Galilee. Capernaum; a town on the north-west shore of the sea of Galilee. In the clearness of the eastern atmosphere it looks much smaller than its real size. Four or five of the Twelve lived there; it had a considerable and mixed population, securing some freedom from that intense bigotry which even to this day characterizes all places where Jews in large numbers dwell nearly alone; it was centrical, so that not only on the approach of the annual festivals did large numbers pass through it or near it, but on any occasion multitudes could easily be collected about it; and for crossing and recrossing the lake, which our Lord had so often occasion do, no place could be more convenient. In Romans 11:11, Paul asserts that "salvation has come to the Gentiles. Matthew 13:54-58; Mark 6:1-6). And leaving Nazareth — Namely, when they had wholly rejected his word, and even attempted to kill him. Its fisheries furnished a source of sustenance to the surrounding inhabitants, and an industry for its labourers. And he said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. NIV Devotional Bible for Women--hardcover, jacketed printed . Study the bible online using commentary on Matthew 4 and more! As Bethlehem was the place of Jesus’s birth, and Nazareth of his childhood, so Capernaum was the home of his ministry, and, Capernaum was a town situated upon the western shore of the Lake of Gennesaret. The exact site of Capernaum, so often mentioned in the New Testament, is disputed; the words of our Lord (Matthew 11:23) have thus been fulfilled. According to Josephus, Bell., 3:18, the length of this lake was one hundred furlongs, or twelve miles and a half, and its breadth forty furlongs, or five miles. 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Zerr's Commentary on Selected Books of the New Testament. Capernaum was a town situated upon the western shore of the Lake of Gennesaret. This commentary has been through Advanced Checking. The people that walked in darkness shall see a great lightâ (Isaiah 9:1. In the same manner, Paul reminds us, that it was a fulfillment of what occurs in many passages of the prophets, â Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead,â (Ephesians 5:14.) Synop.) Thence, for reasons we proceed to explain, he went and took his residence at Capernaum. At length, Christ, â the Sun of Righteousness,â (Malachi 4:2 ,) arose in full splendor, and, by his coming, utterly âabolishedâ (2 Timothy 1:10) the darkness of death. Hence it follows, that our souls are plunged in the darkness of everlasting death, till he enlightens them by his grace. Matthew 4:13. Our Price: $16.99 Save: $33.00 (66%) Buy Now. That Matthew's order is the right one will appear, we think, quite clearly in the sequel. Bible Gateway Recommends. But how, in that case, are we to take the word "leaving Nazareth" here? In the dim antiquity of the most ancient records, its name appears to have been Cinneroth, of which Gennesaret is the modernized Greek form, and which appears to have been derived from a town of Cinneroth, on its western shore. chap. A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them. The word is called the sword of the Spirit, Ephesians 6:17. The Lake of Gennesaret is seldom mentioned in the Old Testament, or in secular history. And he said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Matthew 4:13: John 7:41-52 Matthew 4:12 : Matthew 4:14 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. There is much difference of opinion as to its true position. It was within an easy dayâs journey of Nazareth, and so admitted either of another visit thither, as if to see whether those who dwelt there were more capable of faith than they had shown themselves at first (Matthew 13:54), or, as in Matthew 12:46-50, of visits from His mother, and His brethren, when they were anxious to restrain Him from teaching that seemed to them perilous. Capernaum. The lake by which it stood, though now deserted and lonely, was then the scene of busy life. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 EXEGESIS: MATTHEW 8-9. Here he makes his chief residence, a place well calculated for his preaching, being on the limits of both Galilee, although he made frequent excursions through Galilee to disseminate his doctrines. We adopt, however, the opinion of Dr. Thomson, that it was situated at the point which is now called Tell-Hum. The word Hum is doubtless the closing syllable of thee word Capernaum. So also Luke 4:4. Well known then, now of doubtful situation, being no longer in existence. Under the Roman government custom-houses were established, at which tribute was taken by the publicans, of which Matthew was one. Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) << 1 Corinthians 12 | 1 Corinthians 13 | 1 Corinthians 14 >> (Read all of 1 Corinthians 13) Complete Concise Chapter Contents. Our Price: $12.99 Save: $22.00 (63%) Buy Now. This lake and its surrounding localities must ever remain one of the most interesting spots on the map of the globe. As such, it fell in with the habits of the four first-called disciples, who, though two of them were of Bethsaida, were already partly domiciled there. Some locate it at Khan Minyeh, at the northern end of the Plain of Gennesaret (El-Ghuweir), near the Fountain of the Fig-Tree, and on the present highway to Damascus; others two or three miles further north, at Tell Hum, which is more probable on account of the very remarkable ruins, including a white synagogue (carefully examined and described by Capt. 13.Leaving Nazareth — After being rejected there the first time. Moving down the eastern shore, we come to Kersa or Gergesa, the place of the two demoniacs and the possessed swine. Anciently, the lake of Gennesareth was called the sea of Chinneroth, Numbers 34:11; but in later times, it was named the sea of Galilee, because that country formed part of its shore, and the sea of Tiberias: from the city Tiberias, lying on the south-west coast thereof. The prevalent opinion is, that this refers to a first visit to Nazareth after His baptism, whose details are given by Luke (Luke 4:16, etc. Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete) << Hebrews 3 | Hebrews 4 | Hebrews 5 >> (Read all of Hebrews 4) Complete Concise The apostle, having in the foregoing chapter set forth the sin and punishment of the ancient Jews, proceeds in this, I. Its position on the shore of the lake, as a town with a garrison and a custom-house, made it the natural centre of the fishing-trade of the Lake of Galilee. There is no better answering the tempter than by opposing the precepts of holy writ to his motions to sin. – Matthew 4:19. Retail: $49.99. (See Hist. The Lectionary combines the First Gospel’s account of Matthew’s call with the twin restorations of the woman with the flow of blood and the ruler’s daughter. Matthew 5:13-17 New International Version (NIV) Salt and Light. Thus the double advantages of intercourse by sea and land were secured by our Lord’s position at Capernaum.”. To declare that our privileges by Christ under the gospel exceed the privileges of the Jewish church under Moses, as a reason why we should make a … Resources » Matthew Henry's Commentary » Acts » Chapter 8 » Verses 4–13. By the way of the sea, beyond Jordan] Situate on the Jordan, near the sea.Campbell. Exhortation to the study of wisdom. Wilson, 1866), and on account of the similarity of the name (Tell Hum means ‘Hill of Nahum,’ and Capernaum ‘Village of Nahum’). as if the light of life had been restored to it, when the siege was raised by the flight of King Sennacherib, (331) (2 Kings 19:36.) “Situated,” says Stanley, “in the midst of the Jordan valley, on the great thoroughfare from Babylon and Damascus, in Palestine, its waters seemed to answer a purpose like that served by the Lake of Lucerne, between Italy and Germany. Mentioned, not to distinguish it, but on account of the prophecy which follows. Because rejected there (Luke 4:16-30). Matthew 13:54-58. Against the identity, see notes on Luke, and on chap. It was abandoned long ago. (1-8) The judgments to come upon Jerusalem, but the final triumph of Israel. The lake by which it stood, though now deserted and lonely, was then the scene of busy life. 14-16. The commencement of this light, and, as we might say, the dawn, was the return of the people from Babylon. Under the Roman government custom-houses were established, at which tribute was taken by the publicans, of which Matthew was one. The river Jordan runs through the middle of it, and stocks it with a variety of excellent fish. St. Matthew records the bare fact. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. What gives it a remarkable aspect, is the deep depression of its surface not only far below the lofty summits of its banks, but far below the level of the Mediterranean Sea. See Luke 4:29 and for an explanation of the next verses, the note on Isaiah 9:1-2 and Mede's works, p. 101, 102. Jesus naturally went to Nazareth first, but He did not tarry there.— , He went to settle (as in Matthew 2:23) in Capernaum. 13. The Gospel reading this day after Christmas strikes a new tone for the season by dramatically leading us away from anticipation of Advent and revelry of the holidays to the tenuous and dark days between promises and their fruition. It was “Christ’s own city” because he made it his home. For God commanded, saying That he might not be thought to suggest this without any foundation, he gives them an instance, wherein a command of God was transgressed, by the observance of their tradition: the command he refers to, stands in ( … A second rejection took place at a later period (comp. It is a promise to perseverance, especially to such perseverance as is joined with fortitude. Matthew 4:13 . The Temptation of Jesus. (1-20) Their proceedings. Now he moves his residence to another town in the same province called Capernaum. Twelve men sent to search the land of Canaan, Their instructions. The Sea of Tiberias is about thirteen miles in length, and, in its broadest part, six miles in breadth. Matthew 4:13 in all English translations. … We have the same Mark 13:13. (332). We adopt, however, the opinion of Dr. Thomson, that it was situated at the point which is now called Tell-Hum. And now follows, in the words which we have quoted, what is calculated to soothe their grief. Which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim. Jesus teaches in Galilee. HENRY ALFORD (1810-1871) The New Testament for English Readers Matthew Commentary. A city of 30,000 on the northwest shore of the Lake of Galilee, It was an important city, had a synagogue, a Roman army garrison, and a customs station with Matthew as the tax officer. From now on when mention is made of "his own city" it will mean this place, while the term "his own country" will still mean the vicinity of Nazareth. Synop.) Other People's Commentary (NT) entries containing Matthew 4:13: Mark 1:14 Matthew 4:12 : Matthew 4:14 >> DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. Greek. Matthew 4:13 is the thirteenth verse of the fourth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.In the previous verse Jesus returned to Galilee after hearing of the arrest of John the Baptist.In this verse he leaves from Nazareth to Capernaum.. Matthew 4:15. Matthew Poole's Commentary. The evangelist describes the position not to satisfy the curiosity of geographers, but to pave the way for another prophetic reference. Lastly, St. Johnâs narrative supplies another link. Retail: $34.99. And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt Probably it was one of those towns which the Jews built after their return from Babylon. Came and dwelt at Capernaum — As Bethlehem was the place of Jesus’s birth, and Nazareth of his childhood, so Capernaum was the home of his ministry, and Jerusalem the place of his death. 14 “You are the light of the world. It was also in the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali. Matthew 13:15 - For the heart of this people has become dull , With their ears they scarcely hear , And they have closed their eyes , Otherwise they would see with their eyes , Hear with their ears , And understand with their heart and return , And I would heal them .'
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