Mark 11:9
New International Version
Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

New Living Translation
Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around him were shouting, “Praise God! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the LORD!

English Standard Version
And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

Berean Standard Bible
The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”

Berean Literal Bible
And those going before and those following were crying out: "Hosanna!" "Blessed is the One coming in the name of the Lord!"

King James Bible
And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:

New King James Version
Then those who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!’

New American Standard Bible
And those who went in front and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna! BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD;

NASB 1995
Those who went in front and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna! BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD;

NASB 1977
And those who went before, and those who followed after, were crying out, “Hosanna! BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD;

Legacy Standard Bible
And those who went in front and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna! BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD;

Amplified Bible
Those who went in front and those who were following [Him] were shouting [in joy and praise], “Hosanna (Save, I pray)! BLESSED (praised, glorified) IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!

Christian Standard Bible
Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted: Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then those who went ahead and those who followed kept shouting: Hosanna! He who comes in the name of the Lord is the blessed One!

American Standard Version
And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:

Contemporary English Version
In front of Jesus and behind him, people went along shouting, "Hooray! God bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord!

English Revised Version
And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Those who went ahead and those who followed him were shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!

Good News Translation
The people who were in front and those who followed behind began to shout, "Praise God! God bless him who comes in the name of the Lord!

International Standard Version
Those who went ahead and those who followed him were shouting, "Hosanna! How blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!

Majority Standard Bible
The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: ?Hosanna!? ?Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!?

NET Bible
Both those who went ahead and those who followed kept shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!

New Heart English Bible
Those who went in front, and those who followed, shouted, "Hosanna. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Weymouth New Testament
while those who led the way and those who followed kept shouting "God save Him!" Blessed be He who comes in the Lord's name.

World English Bible
Those who went in front and those who followed cried out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And those going before and those following were crying out, saying, “Hosanna! Blessed [is] He who is coming in the Name of the LORD;

Berean Literal Bible
And those going before and those following were crying out: "Hosanna!" "Blessed is the One coming in the name of the Lord!"

Young's Literal Translation
And those going before and those following were crying out, saying, 'Hosanna! blessed is he who is coming in the name of the Lord;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they going before, and they following, cried, saying, Osanna; praised he coming in the name of the Lord:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they that went before and they that followed, cried, saying: Hosanna, blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And those who went ahead, and those who followed, cried out saying: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who has arrived in the name of the Lord.

New American Bible
Those preceding him as well as those following kept crying out: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

New Revised Standard Version
Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And those who were in front of him, and those who were behind him, were crying and saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And those who were before him and those who were behind were cheering and they were saying, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of THE LORD JEHOVAH!”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And those who went before, and those who followed after, cried, saying: Hosanna. Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord.

Godbey New Testament
And those going before, and those following after, continued to cry out, Hosanna: blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord:

Haweis New Testament
And they who went before, and who followed after, cried, saying, Hosanna: blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Mace New Testament
the crowd that march'd before and behind crying out, Hosanna, blessed be he that comes in the name of the Lord;

Weymouth New Testament
while those who led the way and those who followed kept shouting "God save Him!" Blessed be He who comes in the Lord's name.

Worrell New Testament
And those going before, and those following, were crying, "Hosanna! Blessed is He That cometh in the name of the Lord!

Worsley New Testament
And they that went before, and they that followed, cried out, saying, Hosanna, blessed be He that cometh in the name of the Lord:

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Audio Bible



Context
The Triumphal Entry
8Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields. 9 The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” 10“Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”…

Cross References
Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Luke 19:38
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

John 12:13
They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

Psalm 118:25-26
O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper! / Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Matthew 23:39
For I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’”

Luke 13:35
Look, your house is left to you desolate. And I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’”

John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Isaiah 62:11
Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.”

2 Samuel 14:4
When the woman from Tekoa went to the king, she fell facedown in homage and said, “Help me, O king!”

2 Kings 9:13
Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!”

Revelation 7:10
And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”

Psalm 148:1
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places.

Isaiah 40:9
Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”

Jeremiah 31:7
For this is what the LORD says: “Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations! Make your praises heard, and say, ‘O LORD, save Your people, the remnant of Israel!’


Treasury of Scripture

And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord:

Hosanna.

Psalm 118:25,26
Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity…

Matthew 21:9
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.

Matthew 23:39
For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

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Mark 11
1. Jesus rides with triumph into Jerusalem;
12. curses the fruitless fig tree;
15. purges the temple;
20. exhorts his disciples to steadfastness of faith, and to forgive their enemies;
27. and defends his actions by the witness of John, who was a man sent of God.














The ones who went ahead and those who followed
This phrase captures the scene of a procession, with people both leading and following Jesus as He enters Jerusalem. The imagery of a crowd surrounding Jesus is significant, as it reflects the communal acknowledgment of His messianic role. Historically, this procession is reminiscent of royal entries, where a king would be welcomed into a city. The presence of both those who went ahead and those who followed signifies a unified recognition of Jesus' authority and the fulfillment of prophecy, as seen in Zechariah 9:9, which speaks of a king coming to Jerusalem.

were shouting
The act of shouting indicates a public and enthusiastic declaration. In the context of ancient Jewish culture, shouting was often used in moments of great joy or significant religious events. This public acclamation underscores the excitement and hope that the people felt as they anticipated the coming of the Messiah. The Greek word used here, "κραζω" (krazo), implies a loud, passionate cry, reflecting the deep emotional response of the crowd.

'Hosanna!'
This exclamation is derived from the Hebrew phrase "הושיעה נא" (Hoshia Na), which means "Save now" or "Please save." Originally a plea for salvation, by the time of Jesus, "Hosanna" had become a shout of praise and joy. It is a recognition of Jesus as the one who brings salvation. The use of "Hosanna" here is both a cry for deliverance and an acknowledgment of Jesus' divine mission. It connects to the Jewish expectation of a Messiah who would bring liberation and peace.

'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!'
This phrase is a direct quotation from Psalm 118:26, a psalm associated with the Feast of Tabernacles and messianic hope. The word "Blessed" (Greek: "ευλογημένος," eulogemenos) signifies being favored by God. The phrase "He who comes in the name of the Lord" identifies Jesus as the one sent by God, fulfilling the role of the awaited Messiah. In the historical context, this acclamation would have been understood as a declaration of Jesus' divine authority and mission. The crowd's use of this phrase indicates their recognition of Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming Savior.

Verse 9. - The word Hosanna literally means "Oh, save!" It may have been originally the cry of captives or rebels for mercy; and thus have passed into a general acclamation, expressive of joy and deliverance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
The [ones who]
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

went ahead
προάγοντες (proagontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4254: From pro and ago; to lead forward; intransitively, to precede (participle, previous).

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

those who
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

followed
ἀκολουθοῦντες (akolouthountes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 190: To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.

were shouting:
ἔκραζον (ekrazon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2896: To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud.

“Hosanna!”
Ὡσαννά (Hōsanna)
Hebrew Word
Strong's 5614: Of Hebrew origin; oh save!; hosanna, an exclamation of adoration.

“Blessed is
Εὐλογημένος (Eulogēmenos)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2127: (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless.

He [who]
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

comes
ἐρχόμενος (erchomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

[the] name
ὀνόματι (onomati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

of [the] Lord!”
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.


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