Etymology
Roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic
HebrewWorship and praise
Hosannahoshia-na — biblical meaning
ὡσαννά (hōsanna)
Transliteration
hoshia-na
Pronunciation
ho-ZA-na
MEANING
Save us, please!
ROOT
הושיעה נא (hoshia na)
ETYMOLOGY
From Hebrew hoshia na, 'save now, please.' Originally a cry for help, it became an exclamation of praise.
BIBLICAL USE
The acclamation shouted when Jesus entered Jerusalem, quoting Psalm 118:25.
RELATED VERSES
Psalm 118:25–26Matthew 21:9Mark 11:9–10
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