Mark 11:20-21

Mark 11:20-21

[20] And  in the morning,  as they passed by,  the fig tree  dried up  from  the roots.  [21] And  Peter  calling to remembrance  saith  unto him,  Master,  the fig tree  which  thou cursedst  is withered away. 

What does Mark 11:20-21 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

This event happened on Wednesday morning. "Withered from the roots" means that death was spreading through the tree beginning from its sources of nourishment. The roots of the tree correspond to the religious leaders of the nation. Death would pass from them to that whole generation of unbelieving Jews. Peter connected the judgment with Jesus" words. Likewise Jesus" word of judgment on that generation of Jews would have a similar effect.