Lauralee’s Blog

  Sure 💛 Here’s a clear, basic explanation that fits well with Palm Sunday: What does “Hosanna” mean? Hosanna is a word that comes from Hebrew (הוֹשִׁיעָה נָּא, hoshi‘a na ). At its root, it means: “Save now” or “Please save.” How the meaning developed Originally , “Hosanna” was a cry for help — a prayer asking God for rescue or deliverance. Over time, especially by the time of Jesus, it also became a shout of praise and hope , recognizing God as the One who saves. So by the New Testament period, Hosanna carried both meanings at once : 🕊️ A plea : “God, save us!” 🎉 A proclamation : “God is our Savior!” Why it’s important on Palm Sunday When the crowd shouted “Hosanna” as Jesus entered Jerusalem: They were welcoming Him as the promised King They were asking for salvation They were declaring trust and hope that God was at work That’s why the cry feels so powerful — it blends dependence, faith, and worship into a single word. A simple way to summarize Hosanna = “Save us, Lor...