Bible Commentary

And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve. 11. And Jesus entered ] At a particular turn in the road the whole of the magnificent city, as if rising from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:11”

Blessed [be] the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. 10. blessed be the kingdom ] The feelings of the multitudes found expression in the prophetic language of the Psalms, and they heralded the coming of the “Son of David” to establish His Messianic kingdom. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:10”

And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed [is] he that cometh in the name of the Lord: 9. they that went before ] From St Joh 12:12 we gather that a second stream of people issuing from the Holy City came forth to meet the Saviour, and these joining … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:9”

And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strewed [them] in the way. 8. spread their garments in the way ] i. e. their “abbas” or “hykes,” the loose blanket or cloak worn over the tunic or shirt. So myrtle-twigs and robes had been strewn by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:8”

And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him. 7. and cast their garments on him ] over both indeed (Mat 21:7), to do Him regal honour, just as the captains “ took every man his garment, and put it under Jehu on the top of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:7”

And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go. Verse 6. And they let them go.] Having a full assurance that the beast should be safely and speedily restored. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible And they said unto them,…. The very express words, even … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:6”

And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt? And certain of them that stood there,…. The Ethiopic version reads, who walked there; who were either standing hard by, or walking about the place, being inhabitants of it; and either the owners of the colt, or their servants, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:5”

And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him. 4. in a place where two ways met ] So Wyclif, “in e meeting of tweye weyes,” following the Vulgate bivium. The word in the original thus rendered denotes (1) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:4”

And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither. 3. the Lord hath need of him ] The words suggest that the man may have been a secret disciple. “Secret disciples, such as the five hundred who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:3”

And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring [him.] 2. into the village over against you ] Either Bethphage or an adjoining hamlet. a colt tied ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:2”