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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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 21:10

moved = agitated. Same word as "quake" (Matthew 27:51 ) and "shake" (Matthew 28:4 .Hebrews 12:26 . Revelation 6:13 ). Who is This? The city was evidently taken by surprise at this first entry; but the second entry (Mark 11:1-11 .Luke 19:29-44; Luke 19:29-44 ) was known, and the people "met Him" (John 12:18 ), hence, there was no surprise. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 21:11

of = from. Greek. apo. Nazareth. See note on Matthew 2:23 . App-169 . 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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 21:10

And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, who is this? And the multitudes said, This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.The question, "Who is this?" is of the utmost importance, and the eternal destiny of every man born on earth shall finally be determined by his personal response to that question. How strange it is that Jerusalem welcomed him with Hosannas on Sunday but reversed themselves and crucified him before the week ended. One can only marvel at... 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

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