This Magedan is the country opposite Gerasa, and is interpreted ‘fruits,’ or ‘a messenger.’ It signifies a garden, of which it is said, “A garden enclosed, a fountain sealed,” [Song of Songs 4:!2] wherein the fruits of virtues grow, and where the name of the Lord is announced.
It teaches us that preachers having ministered the word to the multitude ought to be refreshed themselves with the fruits of the virtues within the chamber of their own heart.
It follows; “And there come unto him Pharisees and Sadducees tempting him, and desired him to shew them a sign from heaven.”
Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).