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Hosanna

Holman Bible Dictionary

(hoh ssan' nuh) Cry with which Jesus was greeted on the occasion of His triumphal entrance into Jerusalem (Mark 11:9 ). The words with which the Savior was welcomed by the multitude are drawn from Psalm 118:25-26 . “Hosanna” is a Hebrew or Aramaic word that is best translated as a prayer: “Save now,” or “Save, we beseech Thee.” When the residents of Jerusalem, carrying palm branches, met Jesus and hailed Him as the One who comes in the name of the Lord, they included in their acclamation a plea for salvation. See Psalms; Triumphant Entry.