φάγοι : the optative of wishing with μὴ (μηκέτι), as in classic Greek (Burton, M. T., § 476). The optative is comparatively rare in the N. T. ἤκουον : the disciples heard (what He said); they were not inobservant. His manner would arrest attention. The remark prepares for what is reported in Mark 11:20; hence the imperfect.

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Old Testament