brought = led. put on . . . clothes. Compare 2 Kings 9:13 (a mark of respect). clothes = outer garments. they set Him. "He took His seat", Greek. epikathizo. Occurs only here. thereon = upon them: i.e. the garments. read more
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
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
And the disciples went, and did even as Jesus appointed them, and brought the ass and the colt and put on them their garments; and he sat thereon.The reason for the use of two animals is not clear, unless it was Jesus' strict attention to the prophecy which mentioned both the ass and the foal. He gave the proud Pharisees no excuse for not recognizing the fulfillment of Zechariah's prophecy. Often in Matthew is added the second element in the Master's deeds. Thus, he mentions two blind men... read more
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
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
Matthew 21:7. And brought the ass— The exact knowledge which our Lord shewed of so many minute and most fortuitous particulars, must surely impress the minds of these messengers greatly, and establish the faith of his followers. It is observable,that many such things occurred before his death, which, considered in this view, have a peculiar beauty. Compare Matthew 26:31-35. Mar 14:15-16 and Luke 22:10-13. The and, [και ], like the particle ו vau in the Hebrew, is here used, as it is frequently,... read more
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
1. Jesus’ preparation for the presentation 21:1-7 (cf. Mark 11:1-7; Luke 19:29-35; John 12:12-16) read more
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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