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Matthew 21:15

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And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,
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  1. Matthew 21:9Rank 1 from verse 15
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    9And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

  2. Luke 19:39–40Rank 2 from verse 15
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    39And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

    40And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

  3. Isaiah 26:11Rank 3 from verse 15
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    11Lord, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.

  4. John 11:57Rank 4 from verse 15
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    57Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him.

  5. John 12:19Rank 5 from verse 15
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    19The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.

  6. John 4:1Rank 6 from verse 15
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    1WHEN therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,

  7. John 7:42Rank 7 from verse 15
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    42Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

  8. Luke 20:1Rank 8 from verse 15
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    1AND it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,

  9. Luke 22:2Rank 9 from verse 15
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    2And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

  10. Luke 22:66Rank 10 from verse 15
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    66¶ And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,

  11. Mark 11:18Rank 11 from verse 15
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    18And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.

  12. Matthew 21:23Rank 12 from verse 15
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    23¶ And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

  13. Matthew 22:42Rank 13 from verse 15
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    42Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.

  14. Matthew 26:3Rank 14 from verse 15
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    3Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

  15. Matthew 26:59Rank 15 from verse 15
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    59Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

  16. Matthew 27:1Rank 16 from verse 15
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    1WHEN the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

  17. Matthew 27:20Rank 17 from verse 15
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    20But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

  18. Matthew 9:27Rank 18 from verse 15
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    27¶ And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.

  19. John 11:47–49Rank 19 from verse 15
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    47¶ Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.

    48If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.

    49And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,

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Matthew 21:15

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chief

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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.

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priests

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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.

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wonderful

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1. Causing wonder; astonishing or marvellous. 2. Beyond ordinary understanding or ability.

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children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

temple

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Sense 1: A sacred house, building, or place devoted to the worship or presence of God or an idol. Sense 2: Christ's body, expressly called the temple of his body. Sense 3: A believer's body, or believers collectively, called the temple of God or of the Holy Ghost. Sense 4: The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb, expressly called the temple of the city.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

hosanna

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Save now; an exclamation addressed to the Lord in praise and supplication.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Son

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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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sore

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Sense 1: Painful, grievous, severe, or causing distress. Sense 2: Greatly, exceedingly, or intensely. Sense 3: A wound, ulcer, or tender or diseased place.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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displeased

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of displease, meaning to give offense, cause displeasure, or make angry.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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21:12¶ And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,

21:13And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

21:14And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.

21:15And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,

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21:16And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

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