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they were sore displeased, <a href="/nkjv/matthew/21.htm">New King James Version</a> But when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying out in the temple and saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant <a href="/nasb_/matthew/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that He had done, and the children who were shouting in the temple area, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they became indignant, <a href="/nasb/matthew/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that He had done, and the children who were shouting in the temple, &#8220Hosanna to the Son of David,&#8221 they became indignant <a href="/nasb77/matthew/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that He had done, and the children who were crying out in the temple and saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they became indignant, <a href="/lsb/matthew/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the marvelous things which He had done, and the children who were shouting in the temple, saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they became indignant <a href="/amp/matthew/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful and miraculous things that Jesus had done, and heard the boys who were shouting in [the porticoes and courts of] the temple [in praise and adoration], “Hosanna to the Son of David (the Messiah),” they became indignant <a href="/csb/matthew/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonders that he did and the children shouting in the temple, “Hosanna to the Son of David! ” they were indignant <a href="/hcsb/matthew/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonders that He did and the children shouting in the temple complex, &#8220Hosanna to the Son of David!&#8221 they were indignant <a href="/asv/matthew/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children that were crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were moved with indignation, <a href="/cev/matthew/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But the chief priests and the teachers of the Law of Moses were angry when they saw his miracles and heard the children shouting praises to the Son of David. <a href="/erv/matthew/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children that were crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were moved with indignation, <a href="/gwt/matthew/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the chief priests and the scribes saw the amazing miracles he performed and the children shouting in the temple courtyard, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" they were irritated. <a href="/gnt/matthew/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> The chief priests and the teachers of the Law became angry when they saw the wonderful things he was doing and the children shouting in the Temple, "Praise to David's Son!" <a href="/isv/matthew/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> But when the high priests and the scribes saw the amazing things that he had done and the children shouting in the Temple, "Hosanna to the Son of David," they became furious <a href="/msb/matthew/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, ?Hosanna to the Son of David!? <a href="/net/matthew/21.htm">NET Bible</a> But when the chief priests and the experts in the law saw the wonderful things he did and heard the children crying out in the temple courts, "Hosanna to the Son of David," they became indignant <a href="/nheb/matthew/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying out in the temple and saying, "Hosanna to the son of David." they were indignant, <a href="/wbt/matthew/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 greatly displeased, <a href="/wey/matthew/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But when the High Priests and the Scribes saw the wonderful things that He had done and the children who were crying aloud in the Temple, "God save the Son of David," they were filled with indignation. <a href="/web/matthew/21.htm">World English Bible</a> But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children who were crying in the temple and saying, “Hosanna to the son of David!” they were indignant, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the chief priests and the scribes having seen the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” were much displeased; <a href="/blb/matthew/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the chief priests and the scribes, having seen the wonders that He did and the children crying out in the temple and saying, "Hosanna to the Son of David," were indignant <a href="/ylt/matthew/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the chief priests and the scribes having seen the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, 'Hosanna to the Son of David,' were much displeased; <a href="/slt/matthew/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the chief priests and scribes, seeing the wonderful things which he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Osanna to the son of David; they felt pain.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the chief priests and scribes, seeing the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying: Hosanna to the son of David; were moved with indignation. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the leaders of the priests and the scribes became indignant, seeing the miracles that he wrought, and the children crying out in the temple, saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” <a href="/nabre/matthew/21.htm">New American Bible</a> When the chief priests and the scribes saw the wondrous things he was doing, and the children crying out in the temple area, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they were indignant <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the amazing things that he did, and heard the children crying out in the temple, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they became angry<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But when the high priests and the Pharisees saw the wonders that he did, and the boys who were crying aloud in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David, they were displeased. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when the Chief Priests and the Pharisees saw the wonders that he did and the children shouting in The Temple and saying, “Hosanna to The Son of David”, it seemed evil to them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David, their anger was aroused, <a href="/godbey/matthew/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the chief priests and scribes seeing the wonderful things which He did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying; Hosanna to the son of David, were indignant, <a href="/haweis/matthew/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But when the chief priests and scribes saw the marvellous acts which he did, and the children crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were filled with indignation; <a href="/mace/matthew/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but when the chief priests and Scribes saw the wonders that he did, and the young people crying in the temple, "Hosanna to the son of David;" they were full of indignation. <a href="/wey/matthew/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But when the High Priests and the Scribes saw the wonderful things that He had done and the children who were crying aloud in the Temple, "God save the Son of David," they were filled with indignation. <a href="/worrell/matthew/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the high-priests and scribes, seeing the wonderful things which He did, and the boys who were crying in the temple, and saying, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" were much displeased, <a href="/worsley/matthew/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonders that He wrought, and the children crying out in the temple, Hosanna to the Son of David, they were vexed to the heart, and said to Him, Dost thou hear what these say? <a href="/parallel/matthew/21-15.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=6041" 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">Jesus Cleanses the Temple</a> …14The blind and the lame came to Him at the temple, and He healed them. 15<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</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/749.htm" title="749: archiereis (N-NMP) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">chief priests</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1122.htm" title="1122: grammateis (N-NMP) -- From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.">scribes</a> <a href="/greek/23.htm" title="23: ēganaktēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To be angry, incensed. From agan and achthos; to be greatly afflicted, i.e. indignant.">were indignant</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idontes (V-APA-NMP) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">when they saw</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- 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/2297.htm" title="2297: thaumasia (Adj-ANP) -- Wonderful, admirable; subst: a wonder. From thauma; wondrous, i.e. a miracle.">wonders</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ha (RelPro-ANP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">He performed</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- 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/3816.htm" title="3816: paidas (N-AMP) -- Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant.">children</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2896.htm" title="2896: krazontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to croak or scream, i.e. to call aloud.">shouting</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- 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/2411.htm" title="2411: hierō (N-DNS) -- Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple.">temple courts,</a> <a href="/greek/5614.htm" title="5614: Hōsanna (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; oh save!; hosanna, an exclamation of adoration.">“Hosanna</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huiō (N-DMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/1138.htm" title="1138: Dauid (N-GMS) -- David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.">of David!”</a> 16“Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”…<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="/psalms/8-2.htm">Psalm 8:2</a> From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger. <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a> The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Mark 11:9-10</a> The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Luke 19:37-38</a> 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: / “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” <a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a> They 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!” <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a> At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. <a href="/matthew/18-3.htm">Matthew 18:3</a> “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/luke/10-21.htm">Luke 10:21</a> At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. <a href="/mark/11-18.htm">Mark 11:18</a> When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching. <a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Luke 19:47</a> Jesus was teaching at the temple every day, but the chief priests, scribes, and leaders of the people were intent on killing Him. <a href="/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47-48</a> Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Acts 4:16</a> “What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it. <a href="/acts/4-21.htm">Acts 4:21</a> After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened. <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/56-7.htm">Isaiah 56:7</a> I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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,when.<a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">Matthew 21:23</a> 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?<a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Matthew 26:3,59</a> Then 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, … <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Matthew 27:1,20</a> When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: … Hosanna.<a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a> 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.<a href="/matthew/22-42.htm">Matthew 22:42</a> Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.<a href="/john/7-42.htm">John 7:42</a> Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?they were.<a href="/john/4-1.htm">John 4:1</a> When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/matthew/20-24.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/matthew/21-12.htm">Area</a> <a href="/matthew/20-27.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Children</a> <a href="/matthew/20-31.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/matthew/20-24.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/matthew/17-23.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/matthew/19-25.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/matthew/20-25.htm">High</a> <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Hosanna</a> <a href="/matthew/20-24.htm">Indignant</a> <a href="/matthew/20-24.htm">Indignation</a> <a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Law</a> <a href="/matthew/21-10.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/matthew/15-31.htm">Power</a> <a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Save</a> <a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Shouting</a> <a href="/matthew/17-15.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Teachers</a> <a href="/matthew/21-14.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/matthew/7-22.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/micah/7-15.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Works</a> <a href="/matthew/20-12.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/22-13.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/matthew/22-7.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/mark/1-28.htm">Area</a> <a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/matthew/21-16.htm">Children</a> <a href="/matthew/27-23.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/matthew/22-42.htm">David</a> <a href="/matthew/26-8.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/matthew/22-10.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/matthew/27-14.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">High</a> <a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Hosanna</a> <a href="/matthew/26-8.htm">Indignant</a> <a href="/matthew/26-8.htm">Indignation</a> <a href="/matthew/22-36.htm">Law</a> <a href="/matthew/24-7.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/matthew/21-43.htm">Power</a> <a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/matthew/27-40.htm">Save</a> <a href="/matthew/23-2.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/matthew/27-23.htm">Shouting</a> <a href="/matthew/26-37.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/matthew/23-2.htm">Teachers</a> <a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/matthew/23-3.htm">Works</a> <a href="/matthew/25-16.htm">Wrought</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>But the chief priests and scribes were indignant The chief priests and scribes were religious leaders responsible for maintaining the temple's sanctity and teaching the law. Their indignation reflects a recurring theme in the Gospels where religious authorities oppose Jesus. This opposition is rooted in their fear of losing power and influence, as Jesus' teachings and miracles challenge their authority. The term "indignant" suggests a deep-seated anger and resentment, highlighting their inability to recognize Jesus as the Messiah despite the evidence of His works.when they saw the wonders He performed The wonders refer to the miraculous acts Jesus performed, such as healing the blind and the lame, which are mentioned earlier in the chapter. These miracles serve as signs of Jesus' divine authority and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a>, which speaks of the Messiah bringing healing. The religious leaders' inability to accept these wonders as divine acts underscores their spiritual blindness and hard-heartedness.and the children shouting in the temple courts, The presence of children in the temple courts is significant, as it demonstrates the widespread impact of Jesus' ministry. Children, often seen as insignificant in ancient society, recognize Jesus' true identity, contrasting with the religious leaders' rejection. This scene fulfills <a href="/psalms/8-2.htm">Psalm 8:2</a>, which speaks of God ordaining praise from the mouths of children, highlighting the purity and sincerity of their worship.“Hosanna to the Son of David!” "Hosanna" is a Hebrew expression meaning "save now" or "save, we pray," and is a cry for deliverance. The title "Son of David" is a messianic designation, acknowledging Jesus as the promised descendant of David who would establish God's kingdom. This acclamation by the children echoes the crowd's earlier praises during Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (<a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a>), reinforcing His identity as the Messiah. The religious leaders' indignation is further fueled by this messianic recognition, which they perceive as a threat to their authority and the established order.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure performing wonders in the temple, fulfilling His messianic role. 2. <a href="/topical/c/chief_priests_and_scribes.htm">Chief Priests and Scribes</a> Religious leaders who were indignant at the children's praises, representing opposition to Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/c/children.htm">Children</a> Young ones in the temple courts, recognizing and proclaiming Jesus as the "Son of David." 4. <a href="/topical/t/temple_courts.htm">Temple Courts</a> The setting of this event, a place of worship and teaching, significant in Jewish religious life. 5. <a href="/topical/w/wonders.htm">Wonders</a> Miraculous acts performed by Jesus, demonstrating His divine authority and power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_jesus'_authority.htm">Recognition of Jesus' Authority</a> The children in the temple recognized Jesus as the "Son of David," a messianic title. We are called to acknowledge Jesus' authority in our lives and worship Him accordingly. <a href="/topical/c/childlike_faith.htm">Childlike Faith</a> The children’s spontaneous praise serves as a model of pure and sincere faith. Believers are encouraged to approach God with the same openness and trust. <a href="/topical/r/religious_opposition.htm">Religious Opposition</a> The indignation of the chief priests and scribes highlights the resistance Jesus faced from established religious authorities. We must be vigilant against allowing tradition or status to blind us to God's work. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_worship.htm">The Role of Worship</a> Worship is central to our relationship with God. The children’s praises in the temple remind us of the importance of worshiping God in spirit and truth. <a href="/topical/m/miracles_as_a_testament_to_jesus'_divinity.htm">Miracles as a Testament to Jesus' Divinity</a> The wonders performed by Jesus in the temple affirm His divine nature and mission. Believers are encouraged to seek and recognize God's miraculous work in their lives.<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_happened_on_holy_tuesday.htm">What occurred on Holy Tuesday before Easter?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_bible's_chief_priests.htm">Who were the chief priests in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/insights_from_day_36_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events define the 33 AD journey to the cross?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jesus_react_to_children.htm">How did Jesus respond to children approaching him?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) The chief priests.--These, as commonly in the Gospels, were the heads of the twenty-four courses of the priesthood, as well as Annas and Caiaphas, who were designated by the title in its higher sense, the one as actually high priest, the other as president of the Sanhedrin. (See Note on <a href="/luke/3-2.htm" title="Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.">Luke 3:2</a>.)The children.--Literally, the boys, the noun being masculine. Taking the Jewish classification of ages, they would probably be from seven to fourteen years old, but in such a narrative as this the general phrase does not exclude younger children.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - The chief priests. This term is generally applied to the high priest's deputies and the heads of the twenty-four courses, but it seems here to mean certain sacerdotal members of the Sanhedrin, to whom supreme authority was delegated by the Romans or Herodians (see Josephus, 'Ant.,' 20:10, 5). They formed a wealthy, aristocratical body, and were many of them Sadducees. They joined with the scribes in expressing their outraged feeling, whether simulated or real. The wonderful things (τὰ θαυμάσια); an expression found nowhere else in the New Testament. It refers to the cleansing of the temple and the cures lately performed there. Children crying in the temple. This fact is mentioned only by St. Matthew. Jesus loved children, and they loved and followed him, taking up the cry which they had heard the day before from the multitude, and in simple faith applying it again to Christ. While grown men are silent or blaspheming, little children boldly sing his praises. Were sore displeased. Their envious hearts could not bear to see Jesus honoured, elevated in men's eyes by his own beneficent actions, and now glorified by the spontaneous acclamations of these little ones. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/21-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. 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. chief priests ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. scribes γραμματεῖς (grammateis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1122.htm">Strong's 1122: </a> From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary. were indignant ἠγανάκτησαν (ēganaktēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_23.htm">Strong's 23: </a> To be angry, incensed. From agan and achthos; to be greatly afflicted, i.e. indignant. when they saw ἰδόντες (idontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter 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. wonders θαυμάσια (thaumasia) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2297.htm">Strong's 2297: </a> Wonderful, admirable; subst: a wonder. From thauma; wondrous, i.e. a miracle. He did ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative 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. children παῖδας (paidas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3816.htm">Strong's 3816: </a> Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant. shouting κράζοντας (krazontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter 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. temple courts, ἱερῷ (hierō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2411.htm">Strong's 2411: </a> Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple. “Hosanna Ὡσαννὰ (Hōsanna) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_5614.htm">Strong's 5614: </a> Of Hebrew origin; oh save!; hosanna, an exclamation of adoration. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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. Son υἱῷ (huiō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of David!? Δαυίδ (Dauid) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/21-15.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 21:15 But when the chief priests and (Matt. 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