And He cometh, &c. This miracle is. Divine supplement in this Gospel. The second part of the Lord's ministry was drawing to. close. The proclamation of His Person was reaching. climax (verses: Mark 8:17-20). Note the character of "this generation" brought out by the Figure of speech Erotesis (App-6) in verses: Mark 8:12; Mark 8:17; Mark 8:18; Mark 12:21. the un belief of Bethsaida (Matthew 11:21), is symbolized by this, the last miracle of that period, which that town was not allowed to witness or be told of. Note also the seeming difficulty and the two stages of the miracle, as though symbolic of verses: Mark 8:17; Mark 8:18.
Betheaida. Where most of His miracles had been wrought.. town on the west shore of Galilee. See App-94 and App-169.