The meaning of “ὡσαννά”
Understanding hōsanná reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (יָשַׁע and נָא) hosanna. - oh save! - hosanna (i.e. hoshia-na), an exclamation of adoration
ὡσαννά
of Hebrew origin (יָשַׁע and נָא) hosanna. - oh save! - hosanna (i.e. hoshia-na), an exclamation of adoration
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:9 | “And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.” Word: ὡσαννά (hōsanná) | |
| Matthew 21:15 | “And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,” Word: ὡσαννά (hōsanná) | |
| Mark 11:9 | “And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:” Word: ὡσαννά (hōsanná) | |
| Mark 11:10 | “Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.” Word: ὡσαννά (hōsanná) | |
| John 12:13 | “Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.” Word: ὡσαννά (hōsanná) |