Luk 19:38 | RWP | e4.org | The king cometh ( ο ερχομενοσ, ο βασιλευς ). The Messianic hopes of the people were now all ablaze with expectation of immediate realization. A year ago in Galilee he had frustrated their plans for a revolutionary movement "to take him by force to make him king" ( ). The phrase "the coming king" like "the coming prophet" ( ; ) expressed the hope of the long-looked-for Messiah. They are singing from the Hallel in their joy that Jesus at last is making public proclamation of his Messiahship. Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest ( εν ουρανω ειρηνη κα δοξα εν υψιστοις ). This language reminds one strongly of the song of the angels at the birth of Jesus ( ). ; have "Hosannah in the highest."

‏ Luke 19:38

The king cometh ( ο ερχομενοσ, ο βασιλευς ). The Messianic hopes of the people were now all ablaze with expectation of immediate realization. A year ago in Galilee he had frustrated their plans for a revolutionary movement "to take him by force to make him king" (Joh 6:15). The phrase "the coming king" like "the coming prophet" (Joh 6:14; De 18:15) expressed the hope of the long-looked-for Messiah. They are singing from the Hallel in their joy that Jesus at last is making public proclamation of his Messiahship.

Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest ( εν ουρανω ειρηνη κα δοξα εν υψιστοις ). This language reminds one strongly of the song of the angels at the birth of Jesus (Lu 2:14). Mr 11:10; Mt 21:9 have "Hosannah in the highest."