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Mark 11:7

What does Mark 11:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 11:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 11:7 means

The disciples brought the colt to Jesus, placing their cloaks on its back, and Jesus then sat upon it. This act of placing garments on the animal was a sign of honor and preparation for one of high standing. Jesus's deliberate choice to ride a young, unridden don't fulfill ancient prophecy (Zechariah 9:9), signifying His messianic identity and His approach as a humble yet rightful King to Jerusalem, not as a military conqueror.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they bring the colt unto Jesus, and cast on him their garments; and he sat upon him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they bring the colt unto Jesus, and cast on him their garments; and he sat upon him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And they took the young ass to Jesus, and put their clothing on him, and he got on his back.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And they brought the colt unto Jesus, and did cast upon it their garments, and he sat upon it,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they brought the colt to Jesus. And they lay their garments on him: and he sat upon him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they led the colt to Jesus, and cast their clothes upon it, and he sat on it;

Context

With the colt successfully procured as described in verses 4-6, this verse marks the moment Jesus takes His place upon the animal. This action directly leads into the public acclamation and demonstration of His messianic identity recorded in the following verses, forming the core of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

v.6And they said unto them even as Jesus had said: and they let them go.

v.7This passage

v.8And many spread their garments upon the way; and others branches, which they had cut from the fields.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 21:4

    Now this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,

  • Zechariah 9:9

    Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy king cometh unto thee; he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the foal of an ass.

  • 2 Kings 9:13

    Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blew the trumpet, saying, Jehu is king.

  • Matthew 21:7

    and brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their garments; and he sat thereon.

  • Luke 19:35

    And they brought him to Jesus: and they threw their garments upon the colt, and set Jesus thereon.

  • John 12:12

    On the morrow a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

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