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.
The crowds walking ahead of Jesus and behind him were all shouting the same thing: 'Hosanna to David's son! God bless the one who comes in the Lord's name! Hosanna in the highest!'
Sometimes the whole crowd gets it right, Jesus deserved every bit of praise they gave him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the account of Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, which occurred during the Passover festival when crowds gathered to celebrate and anticipate the Messiah. The people shouted "Hosanna," a Hebrew expression meaning "save us now," drawing from Psalm 118 and recognizing Jesus as the promised descendant of King David. This event fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and heightened tensions that led to Jesus' arrest and crucifixion just days later.
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