Since the early figs appear along with the leaves ​ — and sometimes even before the leaves develop — ​ the tree’s lack of fruit showed that it was worthless. ​ — Mark 11: 13, 14.
Kuna varajased viigimarjad ilmuvad koos lehtedega – mõnikord isegi enne lehti – näitas viljade puudumine selle puu väärtusetust.