What is the meaning of Matthew 21:10? When Jesus had entered Jerusalem Jesus’ arrival is the literal fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9—“See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey.” Matthew 21:1-9 records how the crowds lined the road with branches, echoing Psalm 118:26, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD.” Luke 19:41-44 shows the Lord weeping over the city, proving His compassion even while presenting Himself as Messiah. By stepping over the threshold of Jerusalem, Jesus deliberately sets the final week of redemption in motion, just as He had foretold in Matthew 20:18-19. the whole city was stirred The word picture is of a literal earthquake of emotion—similar to how “all Jerusalem was troubled” at the news of His birth in Matthew 2:3. In Acts 21:30 another upheaval sweeps the city when Paul is seized; the pattern is clear: God’s decisive acts shake people out of complacency. Here, the excitement and unease combine: hope rises in the hearts of the humble (John 12:17-19), while religious leaders feel their grip loosening (John 11:48). and asked News spreads fast in a festival-packed city. Just as in John 1:45-46 Philip ran to Nathanael with, “We have found the One,” now pilgrims, merchants, and priests lean over market stalls, pressing one another for answers. Their questioning mirrors the synagogue debate in Mark 1:27 where people asked, “What is this? A new teaching!” A stirred heart naturally seeks truth, and God uses curiosity to draw people closer (Isaiah 55:6). “Who is this?” The question echoes Jesus’ own probe in Matthew 16:15, “But who do you say I am?” Some in the crowd already shout, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” (Matthew 21:9), while others remain undecided like those in John 7:40-43 who divided over His identity. The verse invites every reader to settle the issue personally: is He merely a prophet, or is He, as Thomas would later confess, “My Lord and my God” (John 20:28)? summary Matthew 21:10 captures a decisive moment: the King enters His city, a prophetic tremor ripples through Jerusalem, conversations ignite, and the ultimate question of Jesus’ identity takes center stage. The verse reminds us that whenever Christ draws near, hearts are shaken and a response is required—then and now. |
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