matthew-21:8-9-niv1984

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 21:9

Hosanna to the son of David ... - The word “hosanna” means “save now,” or “save, I beseech thee.” It is a Syriac word, and was a form of acclamation used among the Jews. It was probably used in the celebration of their great festivals. During those festivals they sang Psalms 115:0; Psalms 116:0; Psalms 117:1-2; Psalms 118:0. In the chanting or singing of those psalms, the Jewish writers inform us that the people responded frequently “hallelujah, or hosanna.” Their use of it on this occasion was... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 21:6-8

Matthew 21:6-8. The disciples went, &c. ( and found even as he had said unto them, Luke,) found his prediction exactly true. And how convincing must this have been of the divine mission of Jesus, not only to the two disciples that were sent, but to every unprejudiced person in that great multitude who were witnesses to his uttering the prediction, and saw the disciples bring the ass and the colt, and heard their testimony, that they had found every thing as Christ had foretold. This... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 21:9-11

Matthew 21:9-11. And the multitude that went before, and that followed In this triumphal procession, cried, saying Probably from a divine impulse; for certainly most of them understood not the words they uttered, Hosanna ( Lord, save us,) which was a solemn word in frequent use among the Jews. The meaning is, “We sing Hosanna to the son of David. Blessed is he, the Messiah, of the Lord. Save, thou that art in the highest heavens.” Our Lord restrained all public tokens of honour from the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 21:1-11

FINAL TEACHING IN JERUSALEM119. The triumphal entry (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19)The time had now come for Jesus to challenge his opponents openly by a clear public demonstration that he was Israel’s Messiah. The Jewish leaders wanted to arrest him, but when told of his whereabouts they feared to take action. They were unsure of the extent of Jesus’ popular support (cf. John 11:57; John 12:9-11).To make sure that nothing stopped him from making a bold public... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 21:8

a very great multitude = the greater part of the crowd: referring to the proportionate part, not to the actual size. in. Greek. en . from. Greek. apo. App-104 . strawed = were strewing. Same word as "spread" in preceding clause. Eng. "straw" = to scatter straw. Here used of branches of trees. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 21:9

Hosanna = Save now. Aramaic Hoshi'an-na' = Help now. See App-94 . Quoted from Psalms 118:25 , Psalms 118:26 . At the later entry (Luke 19:38 ) the cry was different in words, but similar in intent. For the order of events of these last six days, see App-156 . the Son of David. App-98 . The seventh of nine occurances of this title in Matthew. See note on Matthew 1:1 . the LORD = Jehovah. App-98 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 21:8

And the most part of the multitude spread their garments in the way; and others cut branches from the trees, and spread them in the way.Professor Isaac Hull, as quoted by Hallock, says:David was welcomed by singing and dancing women, out of all the cities of Israel, as he came back from the slaughter of the Philistines. Herodotus records that when Xerxes passed over the bridge of the Hellespont, the way before him was strewed with branches of myrtle, while burning perfumes filled the air.... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 21:9

And the multitudes that went before him, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.The multitude recognized the true King of Israel and greeted him accordingly. Mention of the "Son of David" in the Hosannas made the ascription definite. They knew him for the Messiah. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 21:8-9

Matthew 21:8-9. And a very great multitude spread their garments— When the multitude saw Jesus mounted, they immediately bethought themselves of shewing him the honours which kings and conquerors obtained in their triumphal entries; for, as they all firmly believed that he would take the reins of government into his own hands at this passover, they had a mind to make his entry into Jerusalem have the air of a triumph. Accordingly, some spread their garments in the way, (See 2 Kings 9:13.)... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 21:1-17

B. Jesus’ presentation of Himself to Israel as her King 21:1-17Jesus came to Jerusalem to present Himself formally to the leaders of Israel as the nation’s Messiah. He did this when He entered Jerusalem as Isaiah and Zechariah predicted Messiah would appear."Jesus entered Jerusalem for the last time in a manner which showed that He was none other than the Messiah, the Son of David, who was coming to Sion to claim the city as His own." [Note: Tasker, p.197.] The events Matthew recorded in... read more