Luke 19:38 Meaning and Explanation
“Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →They greet him in the words of the psalm: blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord, with peace in heaven and glory in the highest.
What Does Luke 19:38 Mean?
Psalm 118 was sung to welcome pilgrims to the temple: blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. The crowd makes one change that changes everything, blessed be the King. Their song answers the song of the angels at his birth, when glory in the highest rang over Bethlehem.
Luke frames the ministry of Jesus with these twin anthems, angels singing at his coming into the world and disciples singing at his coming to Jerusalem. Both name the same gift: glory to God, and peace wherever this King is received. To welcome him is to welcome peace itself.
Luke 19:38 in the Original Language
eulogemenos (εὐλογημένος), 'blessed' -- spoken well of, hailed with praise and welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions About Luke 19:38
What does Luke 19:38 mean?
They greet him in the words of the psalm: blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord, with peace in heaven and glory in the highest.