Mat 21:9 | PNT | STEP | Hosanna . A Greek modification of the Hebrew words rendered, "Save now, I beseech thee", in , the next verse of which formed part of their song, "Blessed", etc. It is used as an expression of praise, like "hallelujah". He that cometh in the name of the Lord . The words are taken in part from , a hymn which belonged to the great hallelujah chanted at the end of the Paschal Supper and the Feast of Tabernacles. The people were accustomed to apply it to the Messiah.

‏ Matthew 21:9

Hosanna. A Greek modification of the Hebrew words rendered, "Save now, I beseech thee", in Ps 118:25, the next verse of which formed part of their song, "Blessed", etc. It is used as an expression of praise, like "hallelujah".

He that cometh in the name of the Lord. The words are taken in part from Ps 118:25,26, a hymn which belonged to the great hallelujah chanted at the end of the Paschal Supper and the Feast of Tabernacles. The people were accustomed to apply it to the Messiah.