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John 12:13

King James Version (KJV)

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John 12:13

Verse 13 of 50

Scripture focus

Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed [is] the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

John 12:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 12:13

Theological / Devotional

Branches. Literally, “palm branches.” Palm branches are mentioned in 1 Macc. 13:51 in connection with the triumphal entry of Simon the high priest into the tower of Jerusalem. The palms in the hands of the great multitude of Rev. 7:9 are a symbol of triumph (see GC 665).

Cried. Rather, “kept on crying.”

King of Israel. The clauses are reversed in the Greek: “Hossana: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord, even the king of Israel.” The first part is apparently a quotation from Ps. 118:25, 26, and the last phrase, “even the king of Israel,” an allusion to Zech. 9:9. On Messiah as king according to Jewish expectations see on Luke 4:19; cf. John 18:37 ; 19:19. The ecstatic cries of the multitudes are variously reported by the gospel writers. Doubtless a variety of expressions were used.

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