Matthew (TNTC) by R. T. France

Author:R. T. France [France, R. T.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Books & Bibles, Bible Study & Reference, Bible Study, New Testament, Criticism & Interpretation, Religion & Spirituality, New Testament Study
ISBN: 9781783593095
Amazon: B00V8DX2PI
Publisher: IVP
Published: 2008-05-15T16:00:00+00:00

v. The purpose of parables (13:34–35)

The theme of vv. 10–17 is here briefly resumed in a second interlude before the second set of three parables (see earlier comments on the structure of the chapter as a whole). The remaining sections will be addressed only to the disciples. For the concentration on parables in public teaching from now on, see on 13:10. This practice, which was previously explained from Isaiah 6:9–10, is now seen as the fulfilment of Psalm 78:2. The psalm title ascribes it to Asaph, who was regarded as a prophet (1 Chr. 25:2; 2 Chr. 29:30); but Matthew’s mention of the prophet reflects his belief that all the Old Testament was ‘prophetic’ (cf. 11:13) and awaited ‘fulfilment’ (cf. 5:17)80 The psalm describes only the writer’s own intention, but as in 12:40–41 and 13:13ff., Jesus’ role is seen as ‘fulfilling’ that pattern on a typological principle (see on 13:14–15). It is the word parables (Heb. māšāl; see on 13:10) which makes the connection, but what was hidden (translating Heb. ḥîdît, ‘riddles’, sayings requiring insight or explanation to be understood) appropriately sums up Matthew’s earlier explanation of Jesus’ procedure in telling parables to the crowds but explaining their significance only to the disciples. See further, on v. 52.

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