Luke 19:37

“And when he was come nigh, etc.] To the city of Jerusalem, and which was then in sight, even now at the descent of the Mount of Olives; being come to the foot of that mount, which lay to the east of Jerusalem, and was about five furlongs from it, or a little more than half a mile f638: the whole multitude of the disciples: not only the twelve, but the large company that followed Christ out of Galilee, and were joined by more in Judea, as they came along, some going before him, and others behind him. The Arabic and Persic versions divide these words, and read, “the multitude, and the disciples”; not only the apostles, but the whole body of the people that were with Christ: began to rejoice,…”

“whole multitude, &c.--The language here is very grand, intended to express a burst of admiration far wider and deeper than ever had been witnessed before.”

“See the notes at Matthew 21:1-16. return to 'Top of Page'”

“The whole multitude began to praise God - Speaking at once, as it seems, from a Divine impulse, words which most of them did not understand. Luke 19:38”

“at: Luk 19:20; Mar 13:3, Mar 14:26 the whole: Luk 7:16; Exod. 15:1-18; Judg. 5:1-31; Sa2 6:2-6; Kg1 8:55, Kg1 8:56; Ch1 15:28; Ch1 16:4-7; Ch2 29:28-30, Ch2 29:36; Ezr 3:10-13; Psa 106:12, Psa 106:13; Joh 12:12, Joh 12:13 Luke 19:38”