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A large crowd of Passover visitors <a href="/esv/john/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. <a href="/bsb/john/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. <a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> On the next day the great crowd having come to the feast, having heard that Jesus is coming into Jerusalem, <a href="/kjv/john/12.htm">King James Bible</a> On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/nkjv/john/12.htm">New King James Version</a> The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/nasb_/john/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> On the next day, when the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/nasb/john/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> On the next day the large crowd who had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/nasb77/john/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> On the next day the great multitude who had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/lsb/john/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> On the next day the large crowd who had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/amp/john/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The next day, when the large crowd who had come to the Passover feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/csb/john/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The next day, when the large crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/hcsb/john/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The next day, when the large crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/asv/john/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> On the morrow a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/cev/john/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The next day a large crowd was in Jerusalem for Passover. When they heard that Jesus was coming for the festival, <a href="/erv/john/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> On the morrow a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/gwt/john/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> On the next day the large crowd that had come to the Passover festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. <a href="/gnt/john/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> The next day the large crowd that had come to the Passover Festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. <a href="/isv/john/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> The next day, the large crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming into Jerusalem. <a href="/msb/john/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. <a href="/net/john/12.htm">NET Bible</a> The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. <a href="/nheb/john/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> On the next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/wbt/john/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> On the next day, many people that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The next day a great crowd of those who had come to the Festival, hearing that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/web/john/12.htm">World English Bible</a> On the next day a great multitude had come to the feast. When they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> On the next day, a great multitude that came to the celebration, having heard that Jesus comes to Jerusalem, <a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> On the next day the great crowd having come to the feast, having heard that Jesus is coming into Jerusalem, <a href="/ylt/john/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> On the morrow, a great multitude that came to the feast, having heard that Jesus doth come to Jerusalem, <a href="/slt/john/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The morrow a great crowd, having come to the festival, having heard that Jesus comes to Jerusalem,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And on the next day, a great multitude that was to come to the festival day, when they had heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/cpdv/john/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, on the next day, the great crowd that had come to the feast day, when they had heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/nabre/john/12.htm">New American Bible</a> On the next day, when the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/nrsvce/john/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> On the next day, a large crowd which had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the next day a great crowd which had come to the feast, when they heard that Yeshua had come to Jerusalem,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> On the next day, a great multitude that had come to the feast, having heard that Jesus was coming into Jerusalem, <a href="/godbey/john/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> On the following day a great multitude having come to the feast, hearing that Jesus comes into Jerusalem, <a href="/haweis/john/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> On the morrow a great multitude who came to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/mace/john/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> The next day, a crowd of people that were come to the feast, hearing that Jesus was on the road to Jerusalem, took branches of palm-trees, <a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The next day a great crowd of those who had come to the Festival, hearing that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/worrell/john/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> On the morrow a great multitude that had come to the feast, having heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, <a href="/worsley/john/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> The next day a great multitude that were come to the feast, hearing that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm-trees, <a href="/parallel/john/12-12.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/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=4419" 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/john/12.htm">The Triumphal Entry</a> 11for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus. 12<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/1887.htm" title="1887: epaurion (Adv) -- Tomorrow. From epi and aurion; occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. to-morrow.">next day</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/4183.htm" title="4183: polys (Adj-NMS) -- Much, many; often. ">great</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlos (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd</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.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To come, go. ">had come</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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/1859.htm" title="1859: heortēn (N-AFS) -- A festival, feast, periodically recurring. Of uncertain affinity; a festival.">feast</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</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/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/2064.htm" title="2064: erchetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To come, go. ">was coming</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2414.htm" title="2414: Hierosolyma (N-ANP) -- The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma">Jerusalem.</a> 13They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”…<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="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a> Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/matthew/21-4.htm">Matthew 21:4-9</a> This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: / “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” / So the disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. ... <a href="/mark/11-7.htm">Mark 11:7-10</a> Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it. / Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields. / The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” ... <a href="/luke/19-35.htm">Luke 19:35-38</a> Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it. / As He rode along, the people spread their cloaks on the road. / And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: ... <a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a> The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! <a href="/john/6-14.htm">John 6:14-15</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.” / Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself. <a href="/john/19-15.htm">John 19:15</a> At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests. <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9-10</a> After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. / And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” <a href="/psalms/118-25.htm">Psalm 118:25-26</a> O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper! / Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. <a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Isaiah 62:11</a> Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.” <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10-11</a> The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. / He ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch. He washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes. <a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">2 Kings 9:13</a> Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!” <a href="/matthew/2-2.htm">Matthew 2:2</a> asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” <a href="/matthew/27-37.htm">Matthew 27:37</a> Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS. <a href="/mark/15-18.htm">Mark 15:18</a> And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,much.<a href="/matthew/21-8.htm">Matthew 21:8</a> And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.come.<a href="/john/11-55.htm">John 11:55,56</a> And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/12-9.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/john/11-56.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/john/11-56.htm">Festival</a> <a href="/john/12-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/john/11-41.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/john/11-41.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/john/11-55.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/john/12-11.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/12-9.htm">Large</a> <a href="/john/1-43.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/john/11-42.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/john/12-9.htm">News</a> <a href="/john/11-48.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/12-17.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/john/12-20.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/john/12-20.htm">Festival</a> <a href="/john/12-37.htm">Great</a> <a href="/john/12-18.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/john/12-29.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/1-4.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/john/12-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/21-6.htm">Large</a> <a href="/acts/4-3.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/john/12-17.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/john/20-18.htm">News</a> <a href="/john/14-4.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">John 12</div>1. <a href="/john/12-1.htm">Jesus excuses Mary anointing his feet.</a> 9. <a href="/john/12-9.htm">The people flock to see Lazarus.</a> 10. <a href="/john/12-10.htm">The chief priests consult to kill him.</a> 12. <a href="/john/12-12.htm">Jesus rides into Jerusalem.</a> 20. <a href="/john/12-20.htm">Greeks desire to see Jesus.</a> 23. <a href="/john/12-23.htm">He foretells his death.</a> 37. <a href="/john/12-37.htm">The people are generally blinded;</a> 42. <a href="/john/12-42.htm">yet many chief rulers believe, but do not confess him;</a> 44. <a href="/john/12-44.htm">therefore Jesus calls earnestly for confession of faith.</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/john/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The next day This phrase indicates the timing of the events, which occur the day after Jesus' anointing at Bethany. It is part of the sequence leading up to the Passover, a significant Jewish festival. The timing is crucial as it sets the stage for the events of Holy Week, culminating in Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.the great crowd The crowd is likely composed of Jewish pilgrims who have traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. This gathering reflects the widespread interest in Jesus' ministry and the anticipation of His arrival. The size of the crowd underscores the impact of Jesus' teachings and miracles, drawing people from various regions.that had come to the feast The feast refers to the Passover, one of the most important Jewish festivals, commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt. This context highlights the significance of Jesus' actions during this time, as He is seen as the fulfillment of the Passover lamb, a central theme in Christian theology.heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem The news of Jesus' approach to Jerusalem spreads quickly among the people, indicating His growing reputation and the expectation surrounding His arrival. Jerusalem, the religious and political center of Jewish life, is significant as the location where Jesus will fulfill His messianic role. This moment also fulfills Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a>, which speaks of a king coming to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the passage, entering Jerusalem as the Messiah. His entry fulfills Old Testament prophecies and signifies His role as the Savior. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_great_crowd.htm">The Great Crowd</a> A large group of people gathered for the Passover feast, representing the Jewish nation and their anticipation of the Messiah. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_feast.htm">The Feast</a> Refers to the Passover, a significant Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, symbolizing salvation and deliverance. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The holy city, central to Jewish worship and prophecy, where significant events in Jesus' ministry and the fulfillment of His mission occur. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_next_day.htm">The Next Day</a> Indicates the timing of the event, following Jesus' anointing at Bethany, setting the stage for His triumphal entry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/expectation_of_the_messiah.htm">Expectation of the Messiah</a> The crowd's gathering and excitement reflect the Jewish expectation of a Messiah. Believers today should live with the same anticipation for Christ's return. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' entry into Jerusalem fulfills specific Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability of Scripture and God's faithfulness to His promises. <a href="/topical/s/significance_of_the_passover.htm">Significance of the Passover</a> Understanding the Passover's symbolism helps believers appreciate Jesus' role as the Lamb of God, whose sacrifice brings deliverance from sin. <a href="/topical/p/public_declaration_of_faith.htm">Public Declaration of Faith</a> Just as the crowd publicly acknowledged Jesus, believers are called to openly declare their faith in Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jerusalem.htm">The Role of Jerusalem</a> Recognizing Jerusalem's significance in biblical history and prophecy encourages believers to understand God's unfolding plan for His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 12</a> <a href="/q/what's_palm_sunday's_significance.htm">What is the significance of Palm Sunday?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_crucifixion_in_journey.htm">What events mark the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_luke_19_28-40's_entry_timing_compare.htm">How does the timing of Jesus’s entry in Luke 19:28-40 align or conflict with other Gospel accounts of the Triumphal Entry? </a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_triumphal_entry_in_vol_23.htm">What events define the Triumphal Entry in Volume 23?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) In the section which follows (<a href="/context/john/12-12.htm" title="On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,">John 12:12-19</a>), we again meet with matter which is common to St. John and the earlier Gospels. The Entry into Jerusalem is described by each of the evangelists, and the outer incidents are told more briefly by St. John than by any one of the others. (Comp. Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/21-1.htm" title="And when they drew near to Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, to the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,">Matthew 21:1-11</a>; <a href="/context/mark/11-1.htm" title="And when they came near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sends forth two of his disciples,">Mark 11:1-11</a>; <a href="/context/luke/19-29.htm" title="And it came to pass, when he was come near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,">Luke 19:29-44</a>.)On the next day.--See Note on <a href="/john/12-1.htm" title="Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.">John 12:1</a>. St. John only gives us this definite note of time, connecting the Entry with the previous sojourn at Bethany. The Synoptic narrative is more general, describing the approach from Jericho, and naming Bethphage (Matt. and Luke) and Bethany (Mark and Luke) as stages in the journey, but not connecting the Supper at Bethany with the Entry. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 12-19. - 3. The triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Christ's challenge of the authorities, and its results. (On the differences between John's account of this transaction and that of the synoptic narrative, cf. commentaries, <a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Matthew 21:1-11</a>; <a href="/mark/11-1.htm">Mark 11:1-10</a>; <a href="/luke/19-29.htm">Luke 19:29-44</a>.) On the precise order of events it is difficult to speak with absolute decision. The main difference between the synoptists and John is in the break at Bethany of the journey from Jericho to Jerusalem, to introduce a feast, which is related afterwards by the synoptists, though not limited by them to any later chronological position. It should be observed, moreover, that the synoptic narrative contains numerous references to the residence in Bethany during several days of the week (cf. <a href="/mark/11-12.htm">Mark 11:12</a>; <a href="/matthew/21-17.htm">Matthew 21:17</a>) which followed. John adds important details, and while he omits the great discussions in the temple, the withering of the fig tree, the cleansing of the temple, the parables of the judgments on scribes and Pharisees, and the prophecy of the future, he portrays the inner life of the Lord, and records his most gracious esoteric teaching and sublime prayer. The current tradition of the Church, the distinct note of time for Christ's arrival at Bethany (six days before the Passover), make the triumphal entry take place on Sunday afternoon (cf. ver. 1) of Passion week. Verses 12, 13. - The next day (on the morrow) must be the day after the feast. We have seen that that feast probably took place on the evening of the sabbath. The events that happened are far more abundantly described in Matthew, Mark, and Luke - the excitement in Jerusalem, the method in which the triumph was carried through, the mode adopted to secure "the young ass," the weeping ever Jerusalem from the summit of the hill; none of these circumstances are inconsistent with this account. Brief, however, as our narrative is, it adds some features which are peculiar and highly historic. A vast crowd that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. These that had come from the country, and had already encamped near or in Jerusalem, came group after group to Bethany to escort him into the city. The synoptists, not mentioning the pause of the sabbath at Bethany, and not clearly indicating where and when the feast at Bethany took place, naturally connect the journey from Jericho with the entrance into Jerusalem. John explains, in addition, that there were of the Jerusalemites themselves certain who had been led to go to Bethany and throw in their lot with the Lord. The early pilgrims mentioned in <a href="/john/11-55.htm">John 11:55, 56</a>, also came forth from the city to hail and welcome his approach. Took branches of the palm trees, and went forth to meet him. The synoptists had mentioned that the triumphant host had cut "branches," κλάδους (<a href="/matthew/21-8.htm">Matthew 21:8</a>), from the trees, and Mark (<a href="/mark/11-8.htm">Mark 11:8</a>) had said στιβάδας, fragments of trees, grass, small branches, that could be strewn in the way. Luke (<a href="/luke/19-35.htm">Luke 19:35</a>) simply mentions the garments thus strewn - a fact mentioned also by Mark and Matthew. Our narrative gives greater definiteness, and even adds a new feature, by speaking of τὰ βαία τῶν φοινίκων, "the palm branches of the palm trees," which they waved probably in triumph, as they had been accustomed to do in token of the approach of a conqueror (cf. 1 Macc. 13:51, where Simon's return to the city was celebrated with "thanksgiving and βαι'´ων and with harps and cymbals," etc.). The use to which the branches of the well-known palm trees were put, differs from, but does not exclude, the use to which κλάδοι and στοιβάδες were also put. Bethany (see note, <a href="/john/11-1.htm">John 11:1</a>) was "the house of dates," and the palm branches for the Feast of Tabernacles, on its first celebration after the Captivity (cf. <a href="/leviticus/23-40.htm">Leviticus 23:40</a>), Were fetched from the mount (<a href="/nehemiah/8-15.htm">Nehemiah 8:15</a>). The palm tree was a sacred symbol for Israel "Tamar," a palm tree, was a favorite name for a woman. The Maccabaean coins were decorated with the palm and vine. The medal struck by Titus represented a captive sitting under a palm. Throughout their history, in their gorgeous temple ritual, it continually reappears, and at the last the Apocalypse represents the victorious songs of triumphant elders accompanied by the waving of the palm. If we compare the four accounts of the demonstration, we shall see again how in combination they vividly represent the whole scene. The multitude cry, according to - <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a>: "Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed be he that cometh in the Name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest." <a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Mark 11:9, 10</a>: "Hosanna; Blessed be he that cometh in the Name of the Lord: Blessed be the coming kingdom of our father David: Hosanna in the highest." <a href="/luke/19-38.htm">Luke 19:38</a>, remembering the angel's song: "They praised God with a loud voice.... Blessed be the King that cometh in the Name of the Lord: in heaven peace, and glory in the highest." John says they went forth to meet him, palm branch in hand, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed be he that cometh in the Name of the Lord, and (blessed be) (even) the King of Israel. These differences show how various groups used with freedom the tones and sentiment of the hundred and eighteenth psalm, adopting the welcome with which the priests were accustomed to greet the pilgrims to the festival. But each account demonstrates that, on this occasion, there was a general ascription to our Lord of Messianic honor. He is hailed by the people as King of Israel, as the Head of the coming kingdom of their father David, and as giving glory to God. The Name of the Lord is the manifestation and compendium of all the perfections of the Lord. For centuries the gracious hope had rung forth in the sacred liturgy, and now the people see that the hope is on the point of realization. <a href="/commentaries/john/12-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The Τῇ (Tē) Article - Dative Feminine 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. next day ἐπαύριον (epaurion) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1887.htm">Strong's 1887: </a> Tomorrow. From epi and aurion; occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. to-morrow. 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. great πολὺς (polys) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. crowd ὄχλος (ochlos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <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. that 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. had come ἐλθὼν (elthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine 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. feast ἑορτήν (heortēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1859.htm">Strong's 1859: </a> A festival, feast, periodically recurring. Of uncertain affinity; a festival. heard ἀκούσαντες (akousantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. 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. was coming ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jerusalem. Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosolyma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2414.htm">Strong's 2414: </a> The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. 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