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The Symbols of a King
Commentators explain that the crowd's actions were rich with meaning. The palm branches were ancient symbols of victory and royalty, used to welcome a triumphant king. Their cry, "Hosanna," was a Hebrew prayer from Psalm 118 meaning "Save now!" It was a direct and public acknowledgment of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah-King who comes to bring salvation.
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AT Robertson
On John 12:13
Took (ελαβον). Second aorist active indicative of λαμβανω.
The branches of the palm-trees (τα βαια των φοι…
Charles Ellicott
On John 12:13
19th Century
Bishop
Took branches of palm trees.—Better, took branches of the palm trees. Literally, the Greek means “the palm…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 12:12–13
19th Century
Preacher
On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, Took branches of palm trees, and w…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 12:13
If the former crowd came from Galilee, they would be well aware of Jesus’ works there; a number of them had probably wished for a long time that he…
John Calvin
On John 12:13
16th Century
Theologian
Took branches of palm trees. The palm was the emblem of victory and peace among the ancients; but they were accustomed to employ …
John Gill
On John 12:13
17th Century
Pastor
Took branches of palm trees
The Ethiopic version adds, "and young shoots from Jerusalem"; these grew in great plenty,…
Matthew Henry
On John 12:12–19
17th Century
Minister
Christ's riding in triumph to Jerusalem is recorded by all the evangelists. Many excellent things, both in the word and providence of God, disciple…