Matthew 21:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?”
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What Does Matthew 21:10 Mean?
The procession reaches Jerusalem, and the arrival sends a tremor through the entire city. People who had not been part of the crowd take notice and ask, "Who is this?" The question ripples through streets crowded with festival pilgrims.
The stirring of the city shows that Jesus cannot enter quietly; His presence demands a response. The question "Who is this?" is the very question every person must answer. Some ask it in wonder, some in alarm, but no one can remain indifferent. The coming of Christ unsettles the comfortable and awakens the searching, pressing each heart toward a decision about His identity.
Matthew 21:10 in the Original Language
seio (σείω), 'moved' -- to shake or quake, the same root behind 'seismic.'
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What does Matthew 21:10 mean?
Jesus enters Jerusalem and the whole city is stirred, asking who this is.