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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/21.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/21.htm">New International Version</a> The crowds answered, &#8220This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/21.htm">New Living Translation</a> And the crowds replied, “It’s Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” <a href="/esv/matthew/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the crowds said, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” <a href="/blb/matthew/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the crowds were saying, "This is the prophet, Jesus, the One from Nazareth of Galilee." <a href="/kjv/matthew/21.htm">King James Bible</a> And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/21.htm">New King James Version</a> So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the crowds were saying, “This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the crowds were saying, &#8220This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the multitudes were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee.” <a href="/amp/matthew/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee.” <a href="/csb/matthew/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And the crowds kept saying, &#8220This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee!&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the multitudes said, This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee. <a href="/cev/matthew/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The crowds answered, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee." <a href="/erv/matthew/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the multitudes said, This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee. <a href="/gwt/matthew/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The crowd answered, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee." <a href="/gnt/matthew/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> "This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee," the crowds answered. <a href="/isv/matthew/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> The crowds kept saying, "This is the prophet Jesus, the man from Nazareth in Galilee." <a href="/msb/matthew/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The crowds replied, ?This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.? <a href="/net/matthew/21.htm">NET Bible</a> And the crowds were saying, "This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee." <a href="/nheb/matthew/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The crowds said, "This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee." <a href="/wbt/matthew/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. <a href="/wey/matthew/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "This is Jesus, the Prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee," replied the crowds. <a href="/web/matthew/21.htm">World English Bible</a> The multitudes said, “This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the multitudes said, “This is Jesus the prophet, who [is] from Nazareth of Galilee.” <a href="/blb/matthew/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the crowds were saying, "This is the prophet, Jesus, the One from Nazareth of Galilee." <a href="/ylt/matthew/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the multitudes said, 'This is Jesus the prophet, who is from Nazareth of Galilee.' <a href="/slt/matthew/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the crowds said, This is Jesus, the prophet, from Nazareth of Galilee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the people said: This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth of Galilee. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But the people were saying, “This is Jesus, the Prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/21.htm">New American Bible</a> And the crowds replied, “This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the people were saying. This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But the crowds were saying, “This is Yeshua the Prophet who is from Nazareth of Galilee.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the multitude said: This is Jesus the prophet, that is from Nazareth of Galilee.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the multitudes continued to say, He is the prophet Jesus, the one from Nazareth of Galilee. <a href="/haweis/matthew/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then the multitudes said, This is Jesus, the prophet, who is from Nazareth of Galilee.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and the crowd said, 'tis Jesus the prophet of Nazareth in Galilee. <a href="/wey/matthew/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "This is Jesus, the Prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee," replied the crowds. <a href="/worrell/matthew/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the multitudes said, "This is the Prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee." <a href="/worsley/matthew/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the people answered, This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee. <a href="/parallel/matthew/21-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=6006" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/21.htm">The Triumphal Entry</a> …10When Jesus had entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” 11<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochloi (N-NMP) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowds</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">replied,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">“This</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētēs (N-NMS) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">prophet</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3478.htm" title="3478: Nazareth (N-GFS) -- Or Nazaret nad-zar-et'; of uncertain derivation; Nazareth or Nazaret, a place in Palestine.">Nazareth</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1056.htm" title="1056: Galilaias (N-GFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine.">in Galilee.”</a> 12Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/7-40.htm">John 7:40-42</a> On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.” / Others declared, “This is the Christ.” But still others asked, “How can the Christ come from Galilee? / Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?” <a href="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45-46</a> Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. <a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Luke 7:16</a> A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!” <a href="/john/6-14.htm">John 6:14</a> When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” <a href="/john/4-19.htm">John 4:19</a> “Sir,” the woman said, “I see that You are a prophet. <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15-18</a> The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him. / This is what you asked of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, “Let us not hear the voice of the LORD our God or see this great fire anymore, so that we will not die!” / Then the LORD said to me, “They have spoken well. ... <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1-5</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ... <a href="/john/9-17.htm">John 9:17</a> So once again they asked the man who had been blind, “What do you say about Him, since it was your eyes He opened?” “He is a prophet,” the man replied. <a href="/luke/24-19.htm">Luke 24:19</a> “What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people. <a href="/acts/3-22.htm">Acts 3:22-23</a> For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you. / Everyone who does not listen to Him will be completely cut off from among his people.’ <a href="/acts/7-37.htm">Acts 7:37</a> This is the same Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.’ <a href="/matthew/16-14.htm">Matthew 16:14</a> They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” <a href="/mark/6-15.htm">Mark 6:15</a> Others were saying, “He is Elijah,” and still others, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” <a href="/john/7-52.htm">John 7:52</a> “Aren’t you also from Galilee?” they replied. “Look into it, and you will see that no prophet comes out of Galilee.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.This.<a href="/matthew/16-13.htm">Matthew 16:13,14</a> When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? … <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15-19</a> The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; … <a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Luke 7:16</a> And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.of Nazareth.<a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Matthew 2:23</a> And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.<a href="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45,46</a> Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph… <a href="/john/6-14.htm">John 6:14</a> Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/matthew/21-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/21-8.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Nazareth</a> <a href="/matthew/21-4.htm">Prophet</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/22-33.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/matthew/26-32.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/matthew/21-12.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/26-71.htm">Nazareth</a> <a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Prophet</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 21</div>1. <a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Jesus rides into Jerusalem upon a donkey</a> 12. <a href="/matthew/21-12.htm">drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/21-17.htm">curses the fig tree;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">puts to silence the priests and elders,</a> 28. <a href="/matthew/21-28.htm">and rebukes them by the parable of the two sons,</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/21-33.htm">and the husbandmen who slew such as were sent to them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The crowds replied The response of the crowds highlights the public perception of Jesus during His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This event occurs during Passover, a time when Jerusalem was filled with pilgrims. The crowd's acknowledgment of Jesus indicates His growing influence and the anticipation surrounding His ministry. The collective voice of the crowd reflects a common understanding or belief about Jesus' identity at that moment.“This is Jesus The name "Jesus" is the Greek form of the Hebrew name "Yeshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." This name is significant as it encapsulates the mission of Jesus to bring salvation to humanity. The crowd's use of His name shows familiarity and recognition, suggesting that His reputation had spread widely.the prophet Referring to Jesus as "the prophet" connects Him to the Jewish expectation of a prophet like Moses, as foretold in <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a>. This title acknowledges Jesus' role as a spokesperson for God, delivering divine messages and performing miracles. It also reflects the crowd's understanding of Jesus as a significant religious figure, though not yet fully grasping His identity as the Messiah.from Nazareth Nazareth was a small, insignificant town in Galilee, often looked down upon by others in Judea (<a href="/john/1-46.htm">John 1:46</a>). Jesus' association with Nazareth fulfills the prophecy that the Messiah would be called a Nazarene (<a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Matthew 2:23</a>). This detail emphasizes the humble and unexpected origins of Jesus, contrasting with the grandeur often expected of a messianic figure.in Galilee.” Galilee was a region known for its diverse population and was considered less orthodox in religious practices compared to Judea. Jesus' ministry in Galilee included many miracles and teachings, establishing it as a significant location in His earthly ministry. The mention of Galilee highlights the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy that a great light would come from this region (<a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a>), further affirming Jesus' role as the light to the Gentiles and the fulfillment of messianic prophecies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the New Testament, recognized here as a prophet. His identity and mission are pivotal to understanding the Gospel message. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a> The people of Jerusalem who witnessed Jesus' triumphal entry. Their recognition of Jesus as a prophet reflects their understanding and expectations of Him. 3. <a href="/topical/n/nazareth.htm">Nazareth</a> A town in Galilee, known as Jesus' hometown. It holds significance as a humble origin, contrasting with His divine mission. 4. <a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a> A region in northern Israel, significant in Jesus' ministry. It was a place where many of His teachings and miracles occurred. 5. <a href="/topical/p/prophet.htm">Prophet</a> A title given to Jesus by the crowds, indicating their view of Him as a messenger of God, though not fully understanding His divine nature.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_identity.htm">Understanding Jesus' Identity</a> Recognize that Jesus is more than a prophet; He is the Son of God. This understanding is crucial for a complete faith. <a href="/topical/e/expectations_vs._reality.htm">Expectations vs. Reality</a> The crowds had expectations of a political Messiah. Reflect on how our expectations of Jesus might differ from His true mission and purpose. <a href="/topical/h/humble_beginnings.htm">Humble Beginnings</a> Jesus' origin from Nazareth teaches us that God often works through humble and unexpected means. We should not underestimate what God can do through us, regardless of our background. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability of Scripture. This should strengthen our faith in God's promises. <a href="/topical/p/public_perception.htm">Public Perception</a> Consider how public perception of Jesus varies and how we can be witnesses to His true nature in our communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 21</a> <a href="/q/what_do_nazarenes_believe.htm">What do Nazarenes believe and represent?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_cleanse_the_temple_same_day.htm">Did Jesus cleanse the temple the same day he entered Jerusalem? Yes (Matthew 21:12) or No, he waited until the next day (Mark 11:1-17)?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_ride_one_or_two_animals.htm">How many animals did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? One (Mark 11:7, Luke 19:35) or two (Matthew 21:7)?</a> <a href="/q/is_john_denying_being_elijah_a_contradiction.htm">In Matthew 11:14, Jesus identifies John as Elijah, but John 1:21 records John denying this. Is that a contradiction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - The multitude; οἱ ὄχλοι: the multitudes. These were the people who took part in the procession; they kept repeating (ἔλεγον, imperfect) to all inquiries, This is Jesus the Prophet of Nazareth. They give his name, title, and dwelling place. They call him "the Prophet," either as being the One that was foretold (<a href="/john/1-21.htm">John 1:21</a>; <a href="/john/6-14.htm">John 6:14</a>), or as being inspired and commissioned by God (<a href="/john/9.htm">John 9</a>.17). The appellation, "of Nazareth," clung to our Lord through all his earthly life. St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Matthew 2:23</a>) notes that the prophets had foretold that he was to be called a Nazarene, and that this prediction was in some sort fulfilled by his dwelling at Nazareth. We know not who were the prophets to whom the evangelist refers, and in this obscurity the attempted explanations of exegetes are far from satisfactory; so it is safer to fall back upon the inspired historian's verdict, and to mark the providential accomplishment of the prediction in the title by which Jesus was generally known. Says Isaac Williams, "Friends and foes, chief priests in hate, Pilate in mockery, angels in adoration, disciples in love, Christ himself in lowliness (<a href="/acts/22-8.htm">Acts 22:8</a>), and now the multitudes in simplicity, all proclaim him 'of Nazareth.'" <a href="/commentaries/matthew/21-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The Οἱ (Hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowds ὄχλοι (ochloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. replied, ἔλεγον (elegon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “This Οὗτός (Houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Jesus, Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. prophet προφήτης (prophētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. Nazareth Ναζαρὲθ (Nazareth) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Or Nazaret nad-zar-et'; of uncertain derivation; Nazareth or Nazaret, a place in Palestine. in Galilee.” Γαλιλαίας (Galilaias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1056.htm">Strong's 1056: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/21-11.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 21:11 The multitudes said This is the prophet (Matt. 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