Bible dictionary for children
Hosanna
Hosanna is a cry connected with asking for rescue that became an expression of praise.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Hosanna is a cry connected with asking for rescue that became an expression of praise. It carries both need and welcome.
Talk about it
How can a shout express both praise and a request for help?
An example from the Bible
In John 12, the crowd calls out hosanna as Jesus enters Jerusalem. Their words greet him with hope and honor.
Read John 12:13 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: John 12:13
they took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet him, and cried out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
