Matthew 21:9 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The crowds before and behind Jesus cry out praise, hailing Him as the Son of David who comes in the Lord's name.
What Does Matthew 21:9 Mean?
Surrounding Jesus on every side, the multitudes break into a chant of praise. They call Him "the son of David," naming Him as the long-awaited royal heir, and they bless His coming with words drawn from the Psalms sung by pilgrims approaching the temple.
"Hosanna" was both a cry for salvation and a shout of jubilant worship. By blessing the One who comes "in the name of the Lord," the crowd confesses, perhaps more than they grasp, that Jesus comes with God's own authority. This is a moment of true acclaim, and the words still rise from every heart that welcomes Him as Savior and King.
Matthew 21:9 in the Original Language
hosanna (ὡσαννά), 'save now' -- a plea for deliverance that became a shout of praise.
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What does Matthew 21:9 mean?
The crowds before and behind Jesus cry out praise, hailing Him as the Son of David who comes in the Lord's name.