Subject: Who is the generation? |
Bible Note: Hello Kcab, The reference to "generation" is not exactly clear- IMO. "Since Israel was often described as figs or a fig tree (see exposition on 21:18–22; Jer. 24; Joel 1:7), many scholars today see the rebirth of Israel as a harbinger of the end times. Others interpret “generation” (24:34) as “race,” meaning that the Jewish race will survive till Christ returns. Either interpretation must take into account Christ’s claim that even he does not know the exact date (24:36; see Mark 13:32). [Mark 13:28–32; Luke 21:29–33]" [H. L. Willmington, Willmington's Bible Handbook] "This generation [he genea haute]. The problem is whether Jesus is here referring to the destruction of Jerusalem or to the second coming and end of the world. If to the destruction of Jerusalem, there was a literal fulfilment. In the Old Testament a generation was reckoned as forty years. This is the natural way to take verse 34 as of 33 (Bruce), “all things” meaning the same in both verses." [A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament] I hope this helps, BradK |