Matthew 21:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were sore displeased,”
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Read Full Chapter →The chief priests and scribes are greatly angered by Jesus' wonderful works and the children praising Him as the Son of David.
What Does Matthew 21:15 Mean?
The religious leaders witness the miracles Jesus performs and hear the children in the temple crying out, "Hosanna to the son of David." Rather than rejoicing, they are deeply displeased. The praise that delights heaven offends them.
Their indignation exposes the hardness that can grow even in those closest to sacred things. The very works that should have moved them to worship instead provoked resentment, because Jesus' glory threatened their place. Meanwhile children, with unguarded hearts, perceive and proclaim the truth. The contrast warns that knowledge without humility can blind, while childlike trust sees clearly and sings.
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What does Matthew 21:15 mean?
The chief priests and scribes are greatly angered by Jesus' wonderful works and the children praising Him as the Son of David.