Matthew 12:5

"how he entered into God’s house and ate the show bread, which was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests?"

Key Reflection

In this passage, Jesus references David's act of eating the showbread, symbolizing how even the seemingly sacred boundaries set by religious authorities can be transcended in times of genuine need and faith. This action foreshadows Jesus' own willingness to break established traditions for a greater spiritual purpose, highlighting his role as one who fulfills the law rather than simply adhering to it.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 5. No Barnes text on this verse. See Barnes on "Mt 12:4" {o} "in the law" Nu 28:9 {p} "in the temple" Joh 7:22,23 __________________________________________________________________

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