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Mark 11:8

What does Mark 11:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 11:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 11:8 means

As Jesus rode, many people spread their cloaks on the road before Him, while others laid down branches cut from the fields. This outpouring of reverence was a spontaneous act of honor typically reserved for royalty or conquering heroes. The spreading of garments and branches symbolized a welcoming procession for a king, visually declaring their recognition of Jesus's special status, however imperfect their understanding might have been.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And a great number put down their clothing in the way; and others put down branches which they had taken from the fields.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and many did spread their garments in the way, and others were cutting down branches from the trees, and were strewing in the way.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down boughs from the trees and strewed them in the way.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and many strewed their clothes on the way, and others cut down branches from the trees [and went on strewing them on the way].

Context

This verse immediately follows Jesus mounting the colt in verse 7, depicting the enthusiastic public reaction to His arrival. It sets the scene for the declarations of praise and adoration that follow in verse 9 and 10, creating the atmosphere of a royal procession and highlighting the crowd's recognition of Jesus as a significant figure.

v.7And they bring the colt unto Jesus, and cast on him their garments; and he sat upon him.

v.8This passage

v.9And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:

Cross references

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

  • Leviticus 23:40

    And ye shall take you on the first day the fruit of goodly trees, branches of palm-trees, and boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before Jehovah your God seven days.

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