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All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
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The Bible's Harmony
Commentators highlight how Matthew constantly connects Jesus's actions to Old Testament prophecies, like this one from Zechariah and Isaiah. This isn't a coincidence but a divine plan. As one scholar puts it, God has given us a "Harmony of the Old and New Testament," showing all of Scripture points to Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
All this was done. The prophecy quoted here is found in Zechariah 9:9. It was always applied to the Messiah by the Jews.
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By the prophet (δια του προφητου). The first line is from Isa 62:11, the rest from Zec 9:9. John (John 12:14f.) makes …
19th Century
Anglican
All this was done—The Evangelist returns to the formula of Matthew 1:22. Literally, all this has come to pass. The words …
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Baptist
Matthew is always reminding us of the Old Testament, and rightly so, for our Lord is always fulfilling it. Every point of detail is according to pr…
It is uncertain whether these are the words of Jesus or of Matthew (NIV chooses the latter). The quotation is from Zec 9:9. A donkey was sometimes …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
All this was done The disciples were sent to the neighbouring village for the ass and colt, and they brought them, a…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, it was stated that Matthew’s Gospel is divided into three parts:
