Overview
Hosanna was a Hebrew cry of praise and petition meaning 'save us' or 'save now.' During Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, crowds and disciples shouted 'Hosanna' while laying palm branches, recognizing Him as the promised Messiah. This joyful proclamation echoes Psalm 118, which the Jewish people associated with messianic hope and God's deliverance.
Key Scriptures
'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!' (Matthew 21:9, ESV)
'Save us, we pray, O Lord! O Lord, we pray, give us success!' (Psalm 118:25, ESV)
'Hosanna to the Son of David!' (Matthew 21:15, NIV)
Application
Consider how the crowds' cry for Jesus to 'save us' applies to our own need for salvation and deliverance, recognizing Him daily as Lord and Messiah in genuine worship.