And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
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Interpretation
Christ has dominion over all creatures, and may use them as he pleases. He has all men's hearts both under his eye and in his hand.
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This thought runs through Luke 19:28-32.
Glossary
- Bethany Place
- House of dates. (1. ) The Revised Version in John 1:28 has this word instead of Bethabara, on the authority of the oldest manuscripts. It appears to have been the name of a place on the east of Jordan. Modern identification: Al Eizariya.
- Bethphage Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Et Tur.
- Mount of Olives Place
- Biblical hill. Modern identification: Mount of Olives.