Jesus Curses a Fig Tree and Clears the Temple Courts .( J .) .( K .) .( L .) (Mark 11:12-25 true)
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. [source][source][source]