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They brought the colt to Jesus, and threw their garments on him, and Jesus sat on him.
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A Humble King's Arrival
Commentators explain that by riding a colt, Jesus deliberately fulfilled the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9. This was a clear, public claim to be the Messiah. However, by choosing a donkey instead of a warhorse, He declared His kingdom to be one of peace, not political force. The garments thrown on the colt served as a makeshift saddle, an act of spontaneous royal homage for a humble king.
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They bring the colt unto Jesus (φερουσιν τον πωλον προς τον Ιησουν). Vivid historical present. The owners acquiesced as Jesus had …
The action of the crowd was completely spontaneous. The outer garments on the back of the donkey made a kind of saddle for Jesus to ride on. When h…
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Reformed Baptist
And they brought the colt to Jesus Where he was,
and cast their garments on him ;
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