Hosanna

Hosanna is a liturgical word in Christianity, often used in Christian worship and particularly during the Palm Sunday procession. It is derived from the Hebrew phrase הושיעה נא (Hoshi'a na), which translates to "save, please" or "save, we beseech thee." The phrase is a plea for salvation, often interpreted as an appeal to God for deliverance and protection. In the Christian context, it is used to express adoration and praise, particularly in reference to Jesus Christ. The term is also found in the Latin Hosanna in excelsis, which translates to "Hosanna in the highest," and is used in the Sanctus of the Eucharistic liturgy. The phrase is deeply rooted in the Jewish tradition, appearing in the Hebrew Bible (Psalm 118:25) and is used in Jewish liturgy during the Hallel prayer, which is recited on festivals and during the Passover Seder. In Christian liturgy, it is often used during processions and hymns, symbolizing the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem as described in the New Testament.