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Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

Matthew 21:9

οἱ ὄχλοι : the crowd divided into two, one in front, one in rear, Jesus between. ἔκραζον : lip homage followed the carpeting of the way, in words borrowed from the Psalter (Psalms 118:25-26), and variously interpreted by commentators. Ὡσαννὰ τῷ υἱῷ Δ. Hosanna (we sing) to the son of David (Bengel). εὐλογημένος, etc. (and we say), “Blessed, etc.,” repeating words from the Hallel used at the passover season. Ὡσαννὰ ἐν τοῖς ὑψίστοις = may our Hosanna on earth be echoed and ratified in heaven! All this homage by deed and word speaks to a great enthusiasm, the outcome of the Galilean ministry; for the crowd consists of Galileans. Perhaps the incident at Jericho, the healing of the blind men, and the vociferated title Son of David with which they saluted the Healer, gave the keynote. A little matter moves a crowd when it happens at the right moment. The mood of a festive season was on them.

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