Rejoice, &c. Figure of speech Paeenismos. App-6. This verse foretells the first coming of Messiah, recorded in the Gospels.
cometh unto. will come unto. See note on Micah 5:2, where we have the going forth from Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1). Here we have the coming unto Jerusalem (Matthew 21:5). Between these lay all the events which we call "the first advent'. So will it be at "the second advent" with its many events, before e. to is fulfilled. See notes on Matthew 21:1-10, and Luke 19:25-44. App-107 and App-156.
He is, &c. Note the four features of Messiah's character and condition at His first advent.
(1) just. righteous, as being justified or vindicated. Compare Isaiah 45:21; Isaiah 53:11.Jeremiah 23:5; Jeremiah 23:6.
(2) having salvation. Hebrew. nosha is the Niphal participle, which, though it may be reflexive, is never active. He was heard and delivered (Psalms 22:20; Psalms 22:21.Hebrews 5:7; Hebrews 5:7), referring to His own sufferings and death out of (Greek. ek, App-104.), which He was delivered (Psalms 16:10; Acts 2:24), and by which He becomes the Saviour of others (Isaiah 53:8; Isaiah 53:10; Isaiah 53:11).
(3) lowly. afflicted, or oppressed. Same word (' ant; see note on "poverty", Proverbs 6:11) as in Psalms 22:24.Isaiah 53:4; Isaiah 53:7.
(4) riding upon an ass, &c. Fulfilled (1) in Matthew 21:1-11, and from two days afterward (2) in Mark 11:8-11.Luke 19:36-46; John 12:12-19. See App-156. A mark of His lowliness. Note the above four characteristics.