Matthew 7:9

Matthew 7:9. Or, to view the matter in another light, comparing God's willingness with that of a human father.

What man is there of you, more exactly, ‘who is there among you, a man,' a mere man.

Of whom, etc. In the Greek there are two questions, one broken off: ‘Whom his son shall ask for bread (and who shall no), he will not give him a stone. The loaves or cakes, used in the East, resembled somewhat a smooth, flat stone. A deceptive answer is meant.