Matthew 24:32

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer [is] nigh:

Complete Jewish Bible:

"Now let the fig tree teach you its lesson: when its branches begin to sprout and leaves appear, you know that summer is approaching.

Berean Standard Bible:

Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.

American Standard Version:

Now from the fig tree learn her parable: when her branch is now become tender, and putteth forth its leaves, ye know that the summer is nigh;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now^{G1161} learn^{G3129} a parable^{G3850} of^{G575} the fig tree^{G4808}; When^{G3752} his^{G846} branch^{G2798} is^{G1096} yet^{G2235} tender^{G527}, and^{G2532} putteth forth^{G1631} leaves^{G5444}, ye know^{G1097} that^{G3754} summer^{G2330} is nigh^{G1451}:

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Commentary for Matthew 24:32

Matthew 24:32 is part of the Olivet Discourse, where Jesus speaks to his disciples about the end times and the coming destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. The verse uses the metaphor of a fig tree to teach about recognizing the signs of impending events. In the historical context of the time, the fig tree was a common symbol in Jewish culture for the nation of Israel, and its leaves were associated with the arrival of summer, a time of harvest and fulfillment.

In this verse, Jesus instructs his followers to observe the signs of the times as carefully as they would the budding of a fig tree, indicating that just as the tender branches and new leaves signal the approach of summer, so too will certain signs herald the coming of significant events prophesied in scripture, including the return of Christ. The broader theme here is one of watchfulness and preparedness. Jesus emphasizes that while the exact time of these events is unknown, the signs will be clear to those who are attentive, urging believers to remain vigilant and ready for the fulfillment of God's promises.

The verse serves as a call to spiritual awareness, encouraging Christians throughout the ages to be alert to the signs of the end times and to live in a state of readiness for Christ's second coming. It also reassures believers that God's plans are unfolding according to His divine schedule, and that the events leading up to the culmination of history are identifiable to those who are informed by Scripture and led by the Holy Spirit.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G3129
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μανθάνω
   Transliteration: manthánō
   Pronunciation: man-than'-o
   Description: prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, , is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn (in any way):--learn, understand.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3850
   There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παραβολή
   Transliteration: parabolḗ
   Pronunciation: par-ab-ol-ay'
   Description: from παραβάλλω; a similitude ("parable"), i.e. (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage:--comparison, figure, parable, proverb.
   
4. Strong's Number: G575
   There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀπό
   Transliteration: apó
   Pronunciation: apo'
   Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
   
5. Strong's Number: G4808
   There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: συκῆ
   Transliteration: sykē
   Pronunciation: soo-kay'
   Description: from σῦκον; a fig-tree:--fig tree.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3752
   There are 118 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅταν
   Transliteration: hótan
   Pronunciation: hot'-an
   Description: from ὅτε and ἄν; whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as:--as long (soon) as, that, + till, when(-soever), while.
   
7. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2798
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κλάδος
   Transliteration: kládos
   Pronunciation: klad'-os
   Description: from κλάω; a twig or bough (as if broken off):--branch.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1096
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γίνομαι
   Transliteration: gínomai
   Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
   Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2235
    There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἤδη
    Transliteration: ḗdē
    Pronunciation: ay'-day
    Description: apparently from ἤ (or possibly ἦ) and δή; even now:--already, (even) now (already), by this time.
    
11. Strong's Number: G527
    There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπαλός
    Transliteration: apalós
    Pronunciation: ap-al-os'
    Description: of uncertain derivation; soft:--tender.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
    
13. Strong's Number: G1631
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκφύω
    Transliteration: ekphýō
    Pronunciation: ek-foo'-o
    Description: from ἐκ and φύω; to sprout up:--put forth.
    
14. Strong's Number: G5444
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φύλλον
    Transliteration: phýllon
    Pronunciation: fool'-lon
    Description: from the same as φυλή; a sprout, i.e. leaf:--leaf.
    
15. Strong's Number: G1097
    There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γινώσκω
    Transliteration: ginṓskō
    Pronunciation: ghin-oce'-ko
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb; to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed):--allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.
    
16. Strong's Number: G3754
    There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅτι
    Transliteration: hóti
    Pronunciation: hot'-ee
    Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
    
17. Strong's Number: G2330
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θέρος
    Transliteration: théros
    Pronunciation: ther'-os
    Description: from a primary (to heat); properly, heat, i.e. summer:--summer.
    
18. Strong's Number: G1451
    There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐγγύς
    Transliteration: engýs
    Pronunciation: eng-goos'
    Description: from a primary verb (to squeeze or throttle; akin to the base of ἀγκάλη); near (literally or figuratively, of place or time):--from , at hand, near, nigh (at hand, unto), ready.