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Hosanna
Sign in to saveHosanna () is an Aramaic liturgical word in Judaism and Christianity. In Judaism it is a cry expressing an appeal for God’s help. In Christianity it is a cry of praise.
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- Etymology
- Liturgical use in different traditions
- Judaism
- Christianity
- Historical meaning
- Christian reinterpretation
- In church music
- ''Osanahan'' ritual
- Other examples of modern usage
- See also
- References
- Sources
- External links
Hosanna () is an Aramaic liturgical word in Judaism and Christianity. In Judaism it is a cry expressing an appeal for God’s help. In Christianity it is a cry of praise.
== Etymology == The word hosanna (Latin '', Greek , hōsanná'') is from Hebrew , ', and especially the short form ', and related to Aramaic (ʾōshaʿnā) meaning 'save, rescue, savior'.
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