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A View That Sparked Worship
Commentators note the specific location: the descent of the Mount of Olives. This spot offered the first grand, breathtaking view of Jerusalem on that route. This stunning sight, combined with their pent-up excitement, acted as a trigger, causing the crowd to erupt in spontaneous and loud praise to God.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 19:37
At the descent (προς τη καταβασε). Epexegetic of "drawing nigh." They were going by the southern slope of the Mount of Olives. As …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 19:37
19th Century
Bishop
The descent of the Mount of Olives.—The Greek word for “descent” is not used by any other New Testament writer. Being a technical …
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 19:35–38
19th Century
Preacher
They were so jubilant that they seemed to have caught some notes from the song that the angels sang at the Saviour's birth: Glory to God in the…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 19:37
Luke shows us the humble king as he portrays Jesus riding on the colt. For the custom of spreading cloaks along the path, see [Reference 2 Kings 9:…
John Gill
On Luke 19:37
17th Century
Pastor
And when he was come nigh
To the city of Jerusalem, and which was then in sight,
even now at the …
Matthew Henry
On Luke 19:28–40
17th Century
Minister
Christ has dominion over all creatures and may use them as He pleases. He has all people's hearts both under His eye and in His hand.
Christ…