A.T. Robertson Commentary Luke 19:35

"And they brought him to Jesus: and they threw their garments upon the colt, and set Jesus thereon." — Luke 19:35 (ASV)

Set Jesus thereon (επεβιβασαν τον Ιησουν). First aorist active. Old verb, to cause to mount, causative verb from βαινω, to go. In the N.T. only here and Lu 10:34; Acts 23:24.