"A man had two sons . . .” was a common way to begin a parable, especially one comparing good and bad sons. Matthew uses it to contrast one son, who promises to work in the vineyard but never shows up ...

The Hebrew word Metzoh is not clear. It may mean ‘finding’ or ‘leaving’ or ‘results.’ 1. A good wife. This is a ‘time of finding', as a good wife is a ‘good find’ or ‘good catch.’ Rav Kook adds that ...