King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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KJV Bible Glossary
Definitions and plain-English explanations of King James Version words, phrases, and theological terms — so nothing in scripture is lost in translation.
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Hosanna
CategoryHebrew Loan Word / Liturgical Term
Modern EquivalentSave now! / Praise and adoration — a cry of worship.
KJV Word TypeInterjection
DefinitionA Hebrew word meaning "Save, I pray!" or "Save now!" — originally a cry of appeal (as in Psalm 118:25) that became a shout of joyful praise. The crowds used it when welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, hailing Him as the promised Messianic King.
Key Verses"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." (Matthew 21:9)