Matthew 21:8

King James Version:

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And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed [them] in the way.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Crowds of people carpeted the road with their clothing, while others cut branches from trees and spread them on the road.

Berean Standard Bible:

A massive crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.

American Standard Version:

And the most part of the multitude spread their garments in the way; and others cut branches from the trees, and spread them in the way.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G1161} a very great^{G4118} multitude^{G3793} spread^{G4766} their^{G1438} garments^{G2440} in^{G1722} the way^{G3598}; others^{{G1161}{G243}} cut down^{G2875} branches^{G2798} from^{G575} the trees^{G1186}, and^{G2532} strawed^{G4766} them in^{G1722} the way^{G3598}.

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Commentary for Matthew 21:8

Matthew 21:8 recounts a significant event in the life of Jesus Christ as described in the New Testament of the Bible. This verse is part of the narrative known as the Triumphal Entry, which marks the beginning of what is celebrated in Christianity as Holy Week. The event occurs as Jesus enters Jerusalem, riding on a donkey, in fulfillment of the prophecy found in Zechariah 9:9, which foretells the coming of a humble king.

The spreading of garments and the cutting down of branches to lay them on the path before Jesus are acts of homage and honor, reflecting customs of the time to welcome a king or someone of great importance. In the historical context of the Roman-occupied Judea, such a gesture would have been laden with political and messianic expectations. The people hailed Jesus as the Messiah, likely anticipating a political liberator who would restore the kingdom of Israel.

The themes present in this verse include the recognition of Jesus' identity as the Messiah, the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, and the joyous anticipation of the crowd for a new era. It also highlights the contrast between the humble manner of Jesus' entry and the grandiose expectations of the people. The laying of garments and branches symbolizes the community's willingness to honor Jesus and serve as a makeshift royal procession. This event is celebrated in the Christian liturgical year on Palm Sunday, commemorating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem before his crucifixion and resurrection.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G4118
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πλεῖστος
   Transliteration: pleîstos
   Pronunciation: plice'-tos
   Description: irregular superlative of πολύς; the largest number or very large:--very great, most.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3793
   There are 170 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὄχλος
   Transliteration: óchlos
   Pronunciation: okh'los
   Description: from a derivative of ἔχω (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot:--company, multitude, number (of people), people, press.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4766
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: στρώννυμι
   Transliteration: strṓnnymi
   Pronunciation: stro'-o
   Description: prolongation from a still simpler , (used only as an alternate in certain tenses) (probably akin to στερεός through the idea of positing); to "strew," i.e. spread (as a carpet or couch):--make bed, furnish, spread, strew.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1438
   There are 312 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἑαυτοῦ
   Transliteration: heautoû
   Pronunciation: heh-ow-too'
   Description: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of αὐτός; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
   
6. Strong's Number: G2440
   There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἱμάτιον
   Transliteration: himátion
   Pronunciation: him-at'-ee-on
   Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi (to put on); a dress (inner or outer):--apparel, cloke, clothes, garment, raiment, robe, vesture.
   
7. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3598
   There are 99 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὁδός
   Transliteration: hodós
   Pronunciation: hod-os'
   Description: apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means:--journey, (high-)way.
   
9. Strong's Number: G243
   There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄλλος
   Transliteration: állos
   Pronunciation: al'-los
   Description: a primary word; "else," i.e. different (in many applications):--more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise).
   
10. Strong's Number: G2875
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κόπτω
    Transliteration: kóptō
    Pronunciation: kop'-to
    Description: a primary verb; to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief:--cut down, lament, mourn, (be-)wail. Compare the base of τομώτερος.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2798
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κλάδος
    Transliteration: kládos
    Pronunciation: klad'-os
    Description: from κλάω; a twig or bough (as if broken off):--branch.
    
12. Strong's Number: G575
    There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπό
    Transliteration: apó
    Pronunciation: apo'
    Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
    
13. Strong's Number: G1186
    There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δένδρον
    Transliteration: déndron
    Pronunciation: den'-dron
    Description: probably from (an oak); a tree:--tree.
    
14. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.