Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 21:11
This is Jesus The Prophet - Ο προφητης That prophet whom Moses spoke of, Deuteronomy 18:18 . I will raise them up a prophet - like unto thee, etc. Every expression of the multitude plainly intimated that they fully received our blessed Lord as the promised Messiah. - How strange is it that these same people (if the creatures of the high priest be not only intended) should, about five days after, change their hosannas for, Away with him! crucify him! crucify him! How fickle is the... read more
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 21:10
All the city was moved - Or, the whole city was in motion. Εσεισθη , was in a tumult - they saw and heard plainly that the multitude had proclaimed Christ king, and Messiah. Who is this? Who is accounted worthy of this honor? read more