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they took the branches of the palm trees, and went out to meet him, and cried out, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!"
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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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Took (ελαβον). Second aorist active indicative of λαμβανω.
The branches of the palm-trees (τα βαια των φοι…
19th Century
Anglican
Took branches of palm trees.—Better, took branches of the palm trees. Literally, the Greek means “the palm…
Baptist
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
Took branches of palm trees. The palm was the emblem of victory and peace among the ancients; but they were accustomed to employ …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Took branches of palm treesThe Ethiopic version adds, "and young shoots from Jerusalem"; these grew in great plenty,…
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Presbyterian
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Here we see the fervor of the crowd that went to meet Christ.
First, they go to meet Christ; second, we have the reaction of the P…
