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and said to them, "Go your way into the village that is opposite you. Immediately as you enter into it, you will find a colt tied, on which no one has sat. Untie him, and bring him.
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A King's Prophetic Mount
Commentators explain that Jesus' specific request for a donkey colt was a deliberate fulfillment of prophecy from Zechariah 9:9. The donkey was considered the beast of the Messiah, symbolizing peace and royalty. This wasn't just about transportation; it was a public declaration of His identity as the long-awaited King.
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As ye enter (εισπορευομενο). So also Lu 19:30. Present middle participle.
Colt (πωλον). So Lu 19:30.[Refer…
19th Century
Anglican
A colt tied.—St. Mark, with St. Luke and St. John, omits the mention of the “she-ass” bound with the colt, on which St. M…
The approach to Jerusalem was through Bethany and Bethphage. Bethphage (“house of figs”) was a village close to Jerusalem; Bethany, located on the …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And saith unto them, go your way into the village Either of Bethany or of Nob. The Ethiopic version renders it "the …
Presbyterian
Christ's coming into Jerusalem so remarkably shows that He was not afraid of the power and malice of His enemies. This would encourage His disciple…
