Can? (μη δυναται;). Negative answer expected. See the same metaphor in Matthew 7:16.

Fig-tree (συκη). Old and common word (Matthew 21:19).

Figs (συκα). Ripe fruit of η συκη.

Olives (ελαιας). Elsewhere in the N.T. for olive-trees as Matthew 21:1.

Vine (αμπελος). Old word (Matthew 26:29).

Salt water (αλυκον). Old adjective from αλς (αλας salt), here only in N.T.