Teks -- Matthew 14:33-36 (NET)

14:33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” 14:34 After they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. 14:35 When the people there recognized him, they sent word into all the surrounding area, and they brought all their sick to him. 14:36 They begged him if they could only touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.

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Robertson: Mat 14:33 - Worshipped him

Worshipped him ( prosekunēsan autōi ).

And Jesus accepted it. They were growing in appreciation of the person and power of Christ from the attitude in Mat 8:27. They will soon be ready for the confession of Mat 16:16. Already they can say: "Truly God’ s Son thou art."The absence of the article here allows it to mean a Son of God as in Mat 27:54 (the centurion). But they probably mean "the Son of God"as Jesus was claiming to them to be.

Robertson: Mat 14:34 - Gennesaret

Gennesaret ( Gennēsaret ).

A rich plain four miles long and two broad. The first visit of Jesus apparently with the usual excitement at the cures. People were eager to touch the hem of Christ’ s mantle like the woman in Mat 9:20. Jesus honoured their superstitious faith and "as many as touched were made whole"(hosoi hēpsanto diesōthesan ), completely (di̇ ) healed.

Vincent: Mat 14:36 - Were made perfectly whole

Were made perfectly whole ( διεσώθησαν )

The preposition διά , through or through, indicates complete restoration.

The Rev. omits perfectly, because whole , in itself, implies completeness.

Wesley: Mat 14:33 - Thou art the Son of God

They mean, the Messiah.

Wesley: Mat 14:35

Mar 6:45.

Clarke: Mat 14:33 - Thou art the Son of God

Thou art the Son of God - It is probable that these words were spoken either by the sailors or passengers, and not by the disciples. Critics have remarked that, when this phrase is used to denominate the Messiah, both the articles are used, ἑ υιος του Θεου, and that the words without the articles mean, in the common Jewish phrase, a Divine person. It would have been a strange thing indeed, if the disciples, after all the miracles they had seen Jesus work - after their having left all to follow him, etc., were only now persuaded that he was the promised Messiah. That they had not as yet clear conceptions concerning his kingdom, is evident enough; but that they had any doubts concerning his being the promised Messiah is far from being clear.

Clarke: Mat 14:34 - The land of Gennesaret

The land of Gennesaret - It was from this country that the sea or lake of Gennesaret had its name. In this district, on the western side of the lake, were the cities of Capernaum and Tiberias.

Clarke: Mat 14:35 - The men of that place had knowledge of him

The men of that place had knowledge of him - i.e. They knew him again. They had already seen his miracles; and now they collect all the diseased people they can find, that he may have the same opportunity of showing forth his marvellous power, and they of being the instruments of relieving their friends and neighbors

Clarke: Mat 14:35 - They brought unto him all that were diseased

They brought unto him all that were diseased - And Jesus received and healed every man and woman of them. And is not the soul, in the sight of God, of more value than the body? and will he withhold his healing power from the former, and grant it so freely to the latter? This cannot be. Let a man come himself to Jesus, and he shall be saved and afterwards let him recommend this Christ to the whole circle of his acquaintance, and they, if they come, shall also find mercy.

Clarke: Mat 14:36 - That they might only touch the hem of his garment

That they might only touch the hem of his garment - What mighty influence must the grace and Spirit of Christ have in the soul, when even the border or hem of his garment produced such wonders in the bodies of those who touched it! Here is a man who has turned from sin to God through Christ, and the healing hand of Jesus is laid upon him. Then, no wonder that he knows and feels his sins forgiven, his soul purified, and his heart filled with the fullness of his Maker. Lord, increase our faith! and we shall see greater manifestations of thy power and glory! Amen.

Calvin: Mat 14:33 - They that were in the ship

33.They that were in the ship I understand these words to refer not only to the disciples, but to the sailors and other passengers. So then those who had not yet declared that he was their Master, instantly acknowledge that he is the Son of God, and by this term render to him the honor of the Messiah. Though at that time this lofty mystery was not generally known, how God was to be manifested in the flesh, (1Ti 3:16,) yet as they had learned from the prophets, that he who was to be the Redeemer would be called the Son of God, those who under this designation proclaim the glory of Christ, declare their belief that he is the Christ. ³⁸⁵

Calvin: Mat 14:34 - They came into the country of Gennesareth // That they might touch the fringe

Mat 14:34.They came into the country of Gennesareth The Evangelists give that designation to the country which borrowed its name from the lake, though it is uncertain if it was not rather the name of the country that was bestowed on the lake; but that is a matter of little consequence. Our chief business is, to attend to the object which the Evangelists have in view. It is, to show that the glory of Christ was attested not by one or by another miracle, but that this part of Judea was filled with innumerable proofs of it, the report of which might easily be carried to Jerusalem and to other towns in every direction. Hence we infer, that singularly base and wicked must have been the ingratitude of that nation which wickedly shut its eyes from perceiving, and even endeavored, as far as lay in its power, to extinguish the brightness of the divine glory which was exhibited before them. Our present business is, to perceive, amidst so large an assemblage of miracles, the reason why Christ came, which was, that he might offer himself as a physician to heal all the diseases of all men ³⁸⁷ For we must bear in mind what Matthew had formerly quoted from the Prophet Isaiah, (Isa 53:4,) that in healing bodies he shadowed out something greater, namely, that he restores our souls to health, and that it is his peculiar office to remove spiritual diseases. ³⁸⁸ He is not now an inhabitant of the earth; but it is certain that, now that he is in heaven, he is authorized to bestow those favors of which he then exhibited a visible proof. Now as we labor under every kind of diseases till he heal us, let each of us not only present himself to him, but endeavor to bring others who need the same remedy.

That they might touch the fringe There is reason to believe that they were under the influence of some superstition, when they limited the grace of Christ to a touch of his robe; at least, they defrauded him of a part of his honor, since they did not expect any efficacy ³⁸⁹ to be derived from his bare word. But that he may not quench the smoking flax, (Isa 42:3,) he accommodates himself to their ignorance. Yet there is nothing here that lends countenance to the views of those who seek the grace of God in wood, or nails, or robes; while Scripture expressly declares, that we have no right to form any conception respecting Christ but what is spiritual and consistent with his heavenly glory. The weakness of those who, not knowing that Christ is God, desired to make a nearer approach to him, was endured for a time. Now that he fills heaven and earth with the sweet savor of his grace, we must embrace—not with hands or eyes, but by faith—the salvation which he offers to us from heaven.

TSK: Mat 14:33 - worshipped // Of

worshipped : Mat 15:25, Mat 28:9, Mat 28:17; Luk 24:52

Of : Mat 16:16, Mat 17:5, Mat 26:63, Mat 27:43, Mat 27:54; Psa 2:7; Dan 3:25; Mar 1:1, Mar 14:61, Mar 15:39; Luk 4:41, Luk 8:28; Joh 1:49, Joh 6:69, Joh 9:35-38, Joh 11:27, Joh 17:1, Joh 19:7; Act 8:37; Rom 1:4

TSK: Mat 14:34 - when // the land of Gennesaret

when : Mar 6:53-56

the land of Gennesaret : Gennesaret was a fertile district, in which were situated the cities of Tiberias and Capernaum, extending along the western shore of the lake to which it gave name, about 30 stadia, or nearly four miles, in length, and twenty stadia, or two miles and a half, in breadth, according to Josephus. Luk 5:1

TSK: Mat 14:35

Mat 4:24, Mat 4:25; Mar 1:28-34, Mar 2:1-12, Mar 3:8-10, Mar 6:55

TSK: Mat 14:36 - only // hem // perfectly

only : Mat 9:20,Mat 9:21; Mar 3:10; Luk 6:19; Act 19:11, Act 19:12

hem : Mat 23:5; Exo 28:33-43; Num 15:38, Num 15:39

perfectly : Joh 6:37, Joh 7:23; Act 3:16, Act 4:9, Act 4:10,Act 4:14-16

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Poole: Mat 14:32-33 - They that were in the ship came and worshipped him // the Son of God

Ver. 32-33. They, that is, Christ and Peter, whom we must suppose to have walked some way with Christ upon the sea. Christ by his company making his mighty power more conspicuous; so as the Manichees had no reason to conclude, from Christ’ s walking on the sea, that he had no true human body, for sure Peter had; and they must ascribe little to our Saviour’ s Divine nature, that will not allow him to have had a power to suspend the natural motion downward, which we see in all gravity, which is an affection of all human bodies. No sooner was Christ come into the ship, but the wind ceased, in testimony of its homage to him, who bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.

They that were in the ship came and worshipped him paying a religious homage unto him, as he who had preserved their lives from so great a danger; and they further owned him to be

the Son of God This was that great point which God was bringing the world to the acknowledgment of, and we see it was done by degrees. His miracles at first only procured a veneration of him, and a faith that he had his power from God. Then he comes to be acknowledged the Son of David by the blind man. The miracle of the five loaves brought many to acknowledge him that Prophet that should come into the world. This is the first time we meet with so plain and open an acknowledgment of his being the Son of God: this was done not only by his disciples, but by the mariners, and the passengers in the ship, but it was far from a steady faith as to that point, which the disciples yet wanted.

Poole: Mat 14:34-36 - touch the hem of his garment // were made perfectly whole

Ver. 34-36. Mark relates the same, Mar 6:53-56 , with no difference considerable. Christ had been in this country before, Mat 8:1-34 , and in it wrought several miracles, so as they had a former knowledge of him. As soon as thy had knowledge of his being again come, they express their faith in him, and their charity towards their neighbours, in telling it abroad, and bringing sick persons to him. I know not why any should fancy any superstition in their desire to

touch the hem of his garment considering how Mark expresses it, kan , which we translate, if it were but the border of his garment. It rather soundeth in my ears as a high expression of their faith; they believed there was such a fulness of virtue in Christ, that it flowed from him to every part of his garment. It was their faith in Christ, not their touch of his garment, that healed them. I am sure our Lord so far encouraged their faith, that he healed all those who touched his garment with that faith and expectation. The evangelist saith, they

were made perfectly whole Their faith here plainly implied not only an assent to his power, but a confidence in his goodness.

Haydock: Mat 14:33

It may be doubted, whether the mystery of the blessed Trinity had been at this time explicitly revealed to the Jews. Most probably not. By "thou art the Son of God," they only mean to bear testimony of his sanctity, and shewed themselves willing to acknowledge him for their Messias, as formerly prophets and holy men were styled, sons of God. Or we may suppose that the Almighty enlightened their understanding by an interior ray of his light, to know a truth which was obscure to others, and therefore they come and adore him. (Jansenius)

Haydock: Mat 14:36

Hence the veneration Catholics pay to holy relics is vindicated. Not only Christ's words, but his very garments had a virtue and power communicated to them. (Bristow)

Gill: Mat 14:33 - Then they that were in the ship // came and worshipped him // saying, of a truth, thou art the Son of God

Then they that were in the ship,.... Not only the rest of the disciples, who remained in it, whilst Peter came forth out of it, to walk upon the sea, to go to Christ: but the mariners also, the owners of the vessel, and their servants that managed it,

came and worshipped him: not merely in a civil, but in a religious way; being convinced, by what they saw, that he must be truly and properly God, and worthy of adoration;

saying, of a truth, thou art the Son of God: not by creation, as angels and men, nor by office, as magistrates, but by nature; being of the same essence, perfections, and power, with God, his Father: and which these actions of his now done, as well as many others, are full attestations of; as his walking upon the sea, causing Peter to do so too, saving him when sinking, and stilling the wind and waves upon his entrance into the vessel; all which being observed by the disciples and mariners, drew out this confession upon full conviction from them, that he was a divine person, and the proper object of worship.

Gill: Mat 14:34 - And when they were gone over // they came into the land of Gennesaret

And when they were gone over,.... That is, "the sea", as Munster's Hebrew Gospel adds, the sea of Tiberias, or Galilee;

they came into the land of Gennesaret; the same with Cinnereth, or Chinnereth, or Cinnerot, Num 34:11 in all which places, the Chaldee paraphrase renders it by גינוסר, "Ginusar", the same word that is used in Munster's Hebrew Gospel here: it was a country in Galilee, in the tribe of Naphtali ^y, bordering upon a lake, called the lake of Gennesaret; taking its name from the country, or the country from the lake: it was exceeding fruitful, full of gardens and orchards; hence we often read in the Talmud ^z, of פירות גנוסר, "the fruits of Genusar", or Gennesaret, which are said to be exceeding sweet: and it is said to ^a be a country in the land of Israel, in which were many gardens; and by others ^b, a place in the land of Galilee (as it was) whose fruits were large and good; and was, as Josephus says ^c, thirty furlongs long and twenty broad. And thus the saints, after a long and troublesome passage over the sea of this world, arrive, at last, safe at their desired haven, and enter upon a most delightful country, a paradise, a garden of pleasure; where all delicious fruits and desirable things are enjoyed, even pleasures for evermore; where they shall be led to fountains of living waters, into fulness of joy; where all troubles will cease, and tears will be wiped away; and when they will have leisure and capacity to reflect upon all they have met with in their dangerous, and difficult voyage; and will admire the wonderful grace of God, which has been with them; and his divine power, which has appeared for them, and supported them, and brought them safe to eternal glory; and they ascribe greatness to Christ, as the Son of God, and for ever worship him as the eternal Jehovah, who has done such great things for them, as none but God can do.

Gill: Mat 14:35 - And when the men of the place had knowledge of him // They sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased

And when the men of the place had knowledge of him,.... Not merely by report, but by face, having seen, and heard him before; see Luk 5:1.

They sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased; which not only expresses their faith in him, that he was able to heal all their sick and diseased, were they ever so many; but also their affectionate regard to their fellow creatures and countrymen; and their care and diligence in sending messengers about to their respective cities, towns, and villages, and which must be attended with expense: for they neither spared cost nor pains, to do good to their country; in all which, they set an example worthy of imitation.

Gill: Mat 14:36 - And besought him that they might touch the hem of his garment // and as many as touched, were made perfectly whole

And besought him that they might touch the hem of his garment,.... As the woman with the bloody issue did; Mat 9:20. This they desired, partly to show the strength of their faith in him, that they doubted not of a cure, could they be admitted so near his person; and partly, to signify the sense of their unworthiness, to be in another way taken notice of by him, either by speaking to them, or putting his hands on them:

and as many as touched, were made perfectly whole. Christ condescended to this their request, and perfectly cured all such of their diseases, of whatever kind they were, who, in the exercise of faith, touched the hem of his garment, the fringe he wore, in compliance with the ceremonial law, Num 15:38.