Hossana in Christianity and Judaism

It is a Hebrew word that is used in the context of the Jewish and Christian liturgy. It is normally translated in several ways: "save us, sir", "we beg you, save us", "save" or "help us". In any case, it is a formula of praise to the Creator and with it he expresses himself gratitude, submission and deep joy.

In the biblical context

In various passages of Holy Scripture, singularly in the New TestamentThis Hebrew word appears, but in a very special way it is used to refer to the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.

Unlike other great historical figures, Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem in a very humble way: on the back of a donkey. Upon his arrival he was received by a crowd who carried olive branches in their hands in his honor and during his tour the people acclaimed him saying "Hossana to the son of David".

from this one on expression people showed him their I respect and veneration of him, since he was considered as the new messiah who had been announced in the Old

Will. Although Jesus Christ was followed and respected by many, others considered him an impostor.

Keep in mind that Jesus Christ, like all Jews in his time, went to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover or Pesach. This moment commemorated the episode in which God delivered the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt in order to lead him to the Promised Land.

On Palm Sunday among Catholics and on the Feast of Tabernacles among Jews

In the Catholic Church and in the different Christian confessions the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem is commemorated in the celebration of Palm Sunday, integrated into Holy Week. During the celebration of this festivity the palms are blessed and in the mass the biblical passages on the Passion of Christ are read.

In the Judaism the word hossana is mentioned in synagogues in a set of psalms known as the recitation of Hoshanot. These psalms take on a special meaning in the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles or Sukkot.

On synthesis, this Hebrew term is used by both Catholics and Jews. For the former, it is part of the context of Holy Week, while Passover must be understood in relation to the departure from Egypt and the beginning of the exodus to the Promised Land.

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