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A Traditional Song of Praise
Commentators explain that the "hymn" Jesus and the disciples sang was likely the traditional conclusion to the Passover meal, known as the Hallel (specifically Psalms 115-118). This act rooted the Last Supper in the rich history of God's deliverance of Israel, even as Jesus was about to bring about a new and greater deliverance.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 14:26
Sung a hymn (υμνησαντες). See Mt 26:30 for discussion.
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 14:26
19th Century
Bishop
And when they had sung an hymn.—See Notes on Matthew 26:30-46.
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 14:25–26
19th Century
Preacher
I cannot resist repeating the remark I have often made about that singing of a hymn. It seems to me such a grand, brave thing for the Saviour to si…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 14:26
Solemnly Jesus declared that this would be his last festal meal with them till the dawn of the messianic kingdom (for the idea of the messianic ban…
John Calvin
On Mark 14:26
16th Century
Theologian
When they had sung a hymn. Our three Evangelists leave out those divine discourses,198 which John relates to have been delivere…
John Gill
On Mark 14:26
17th Century
Pastor
And when they had sung an hymn The Hallell, used at the passover: they went out into the Mount of Olives…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 14:22–31
17th Century
Minister
The Lord's supper is food for the soul; therefore, a very little of that which is for the body, as much as will serve for a sign, is enough. It was…