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Many spread their garments on the way, and others were cutting down branches from the trees, and spreading them on the road.
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A King's Welcome
Commentators explain that the crowd's actions were not random. Spreading garments on the road was a recognized act of homage for a king, as seen in the Old Testament (2 Kings 9:13). Laying down branches was also a sign of joy and honor. The crowd was spontaneously welcoming Jesus as their long-awaited Messiah-King.
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Branches (στιβαδας). A litter of leaves and rushes from the fields. Textus Receptus spells this word στοιβαδας.[Reference Matthew …
19th Century
Anglican
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And many spread their garments in the way Instead of carpets to ride on, and in honour to him as a king:
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…
