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Matthew 21:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 21:8

Verse 8 of 46

Scripture focus

And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed [them] in the way.

Matthew 21:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 21:8

Theological / Devotional

Very great multitude. Rather, “most of the multitude” (see on v. 9).

Spread. For this custom as an expression of homage to royalty see on 2 Kings 9:13.

Their garments. Literally, “their own garments,” in contrast to those of the disciples (see v. 7).

Branches. In addition to those of the olive trees (from which the Mount of Olives received its name), there were branches of palm trees, which were used in connection with a triumphal entry, as a symbol of victory (compare the experiences of Simon and Judas Maccabaeus, 1 Mace. 13:51; 2 Mace. 10:7). In triumph Jesus rode forward to the cross, where, in seeming defeat, wearing a crown of thorns as “King of the Jews” (John 19:19), He died a mighty Conqueror.

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