What does Hosanna mean in the Bible?
A Hebrew cry meaning “save, please,” which became a shout of praise. The crowds use it when Jesus rides into Jerusalem.
| BSB | KJV | |
|---|---|---|
| Times it appears | 6 | 6 |
| Books it appears in | 3 | 3 |
First uses (BSB)
Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”
Matthew 21:15
But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!”
Mark 11:9
The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”
Mark 11:10
“Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”
John 12:13
They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”
Questions
What does Hosanna mean in the Bible?
A Hebrew cry meaning “save, please,” which became a shout of praise. The crowds use it when Jesus rides into Jerusalem.
How many times is Hosanna in the Bible?
6 times in the Berean Standard Bible and 6 times in the King James Version, most often in Matthew, Mark, John.