Matthew 21:7–9
And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.
And brought the Asse, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.
And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way, others cut downe branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
And 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.
And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the sonne of Dauid: Blessed is he that commeth in the Name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest.
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From verse 7
- 2 Kings 9:13Rank 1 from verse 7
- Mark 11:4–8Rank 2 from verse 7
4And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.
5And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?
6And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go.
7And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.
8And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.
4And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the doore without, in a place where two wayes met: and they loose him.
5And certaine of them that stood there, said vnto them, What doe ye loosing the colt?
6And they said vnto them euen as Iesus had commanded: and they let them goe.
7And they brought the colt to Iesus, and cast their garments on him, and he sate vpon him.
8And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut downe branches of the trees, and strawed them in the way.
- Luke 19:32–35Rank 3 from verse 7
32And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.
33And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?
34And they said, The Lord hath need of him.
35And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
32And they that were sent, went their way, and found euen as hee had said vnto them.
33And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said vnto them, Why loose ye the Colt?
34And they said, The Lord hath need of him.
35And they brought him to Iesus: and they cast their garments vpon the Colt, and they set Iesus thereon.
From verse 8
- 2 Kings 9:13Rank 1 from verse 8
- John 12:13Rank 2 from verse 8
- Leviticus 23:40Rank 3 from verse 8
40And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before the Lord your God seven days.
40And ye shall take you on the first day the †boughes of goodly trees, branches of Palme trees, and the boughes of thicke trees, and willowes of the brooke, and yee shall reioyce before the LORD your God seuen dayes.
From verse 9
- Psalms 118:24–26Rank 1 from verse 9
24This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
25Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
26Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.
24This is the day which the LORD hath made: we will reioyce, and be glad in it.
25Saue now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperitie.
26†Blessed be he that commeth in the Name of the LORD: wee haue blessed you out of the house of the LORD.
- John 12:13–15Rank 2 from verse 9
13Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.
14And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,
15Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.
13Tooke branches of Palme trees, and went foorth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna, blessed is the king of Israel that cōmeth in the Name of the Lord.
14And Iesus, when he had found a yong asse, sate thereon, as it is written,
15*Feare not, daughter of Sion, behold, thy King commeth, sitting on an asses colt.
- Matthew 23:39Rank 4 from verse 9
- Luke 19:37–38Rank 5 from verse 9
37And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
38Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
37And when he was come nigh euen now at the descent of the mount of Oliues, the whole multitude of the disciples began to reioyce and praise God with a loud voice, for all the mighty workes that they had seene,
38Saying, Blessed bee the King that commeth in the Name of the Lord, peace in heauen, and glory in the Highest.
- Matthew 9:27Rank 6 from verse 9
- Mark 11:9–10Rank 7 from verse 9
9And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:
10Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
9And they that went before, and they that followed, cryed, saying, Hosanna, blessed is hee that commeth in the Name of the Lord.
10Blessed be the kingdome of our father Dauid, that commeth in the Name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest.
- Matthew 21:15Rank 8 from verse 9
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,
15And when the chiefe Priests and Scribes saw the wonderfull things that he did, & the children crying in the temple, & saying, Hosanna to the sonne of Dauid, they were sore displeased,
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Matthew 21:7
A young ass.
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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.
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1. To place upon, clothe, or cover. 2. To assume a character, identity, conduct, or condition.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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Garments, dress, or cloth coverings and wrappings worn on or around the body.
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1. To put or place a person or thing in a position, relation, or condition; when passive, to be so placed, fixed, or adorned. 2. To establish, fix, appoint, assign, prescribe, or determine. 3. To arrange, prepare, present, display, or put in order or array. 4. To direct, turn, or firmly apply the face, heart, eyes, mind, affection, or action toward something. 5. To start, advance, send out, proceed on a course or work, or make an attack, as in set forward, set forth, or set upon where those meanings apply. 6. To value or esteem; or, in set at nought or set light by, to despise. 7. Of the sun, to go down.
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On or upon that which was previously mentioned.
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Matthew 21:8
Sense 1: Truly, actually, exactly, or the same in identity. Sense 2: To a great or marked degree, used to intensify the quality named.
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1. A great number or large gathered body of persons, creatures, or forces; a crowd, company, or host. 2. A great number, amount, fullness, or abundance of years, words, deeds, mercies, sins, possessions, waters, or other stated things.
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To extend, unfold, scatter, disperse, or cover a wider area.
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Articles of clothing; collectively, clothing or dress.
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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.
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Sense 1: To divide, sever, remove, or wound with a sharp instrument. Sense 2: Figuratively, to grieve deeply or bring to an end.
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From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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Scattered, spread, strewed, or laid loosely over a surface or along a way.
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Matthew 21:9
Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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1. Called out, shouted, proclaimed, warned, wailed, or otherwise uttered, often loudly. 2. Appealed, prayed, complained, or called for help, justice, or attention.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Save now; an exclamation addressed to the Lord in praise and supplication.
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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.
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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.
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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.
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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.
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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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Superlative form of high: most elevated or greatest in height, rank, degree, or importance.. Sense 1: Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance. Sense 2: As an adverb, greatly or aloft.
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21:1AND when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,
21:1¶ *And when they drewe nigh vnto Hierusalem, and were come to Bethphage, vnto the mount of Oliues, then sent Iesus two Disciples,
21:2Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.
21:2Saying vnto them, Goe into the village ouer against you, and straightway yee shall find an Asse tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them vnto me.
21:3And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.
21:3And if any man say ought vnto you, yee shall say, The Lord hath need of them, and straightway hee will send them.
21:4All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
21:4All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophet, saying,
21:5Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.
21:5*Tell yee the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy king commeth vnto thee, meeke, and sitting vpon an Asse, and a colt, the foale of an Asse.
21:6And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,
21:6*And the Disciples went, and did as Iesus commanded them,
21:7And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.
21:7And brought the Asse, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.
Selected passage21:8And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
21:8And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way, others cut downe branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
Selected passage21:9And 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.
21:9And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the sonne of Dauid: Blessed is he that commeth in the Name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest.
Selected passage21:10And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?
21:10*And when hee was come into Hierusalem, all the citie was mooued, saying, Who is this?
21:11And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.
21:11And the multitude said, This is Iesus the Prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.