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A King's Humble Ride
Commentators explain that Jesus riding a donkey was not a sign of poverty but a deliberate royal act. In that culture, kings rode donkeys in times of peace to symbolize meekness and dignity, in contrast to horses, which were associated with war. This was Jesus's public declaration of His peaceful kingship, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 21:2
18th Century
Theologian
Go into the village opposite you. The village meant here was not far from Bethany, and about two miles east of Jerusalem (Mark and Luke). …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 21:2
Into the village that is over against you (εις την κωμην την κατεναντ υμων). Another use of εις. If it means "into" as translated,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 21:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the Mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, Saying unto them, …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 21:2
The Roman military road from Jericho to Jerusalem was about seventeen miles long and climbed three thousand feet. It passed through Bethany (where …
John Calvin
On Matthew 21:2
16th Century
Theologian
Go into the village. As he was at Bethany, he did not ask for an ass to relieve the fatigue of traveling, for he could e…
John Gill
On Matthew 21:2
17th Century
Pastor
Saying unto them, go into the village over against you
Munster's Hebrew Gospel reads, "before you"; not Jerusalem, a…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 21:1–11
17th Century
Minister
This coming of Christ was described by the prophet Zechariah (Zechariah 9:9). When Christ would appear in his glory, it is in his meekn…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 21:1–22
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, it was stated that Matthew’s Gospel is divided into three parts:
- In the first part, he relates Christ’s entrance into the world …