Luke 19:33
What does Luke 19:33 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 19:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 19:33 means
As the disciples were untying the colt, its owners appeared and questioned their actions, asking why they were doing so. This natural human reaction to strangers taking property provides a realistic detail within the narrative. It also sets up the opportunity for the disciples to deliver Jesus's pre-arranged message, further demonstrating His foresight and control.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?
KJV
King James Version · 1611And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when they were getting the young ass, the owners of it said to them, Why are you taking the young ass?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and while they are loosing the colt, its owners said unto them, `Why loose ye the colt?'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said to them: Why loose you the colt?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And as they were loosing the colt, its masters said to them, Why loose ye the colt?
Context
This verse introduces the owners' understandable questioning as the disciples untie the colt, immediately following the confirmation that everything was as Jesus said. This query creates a moment of potential conflict, which is resolved by the disciples' pre-arranged response. It adds a layer of realism and a minor obstacle quickly overcome through Jesus's foreknowledge.
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