Psalm 118:25-26
“Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD... Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.”
King James Version
The 'Hosanna' ('save now') and 'Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the LORD' — the crowd's cry at Jesus' Triumphal Entry.
Fulfillment References
Matthew 21:9 Mark 11:9-10 Luke 19:38 Matthew 23:39
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalThe crowds blessed Jesus as 'he that cometh in the name of the LORD' (Matt. 21:9) — the one God coming in the Name, salvation (Hosanna) in the flesh.
JewishPart of the Hallel sung at the feasts; 'Hosanna' and the blessing of the pilgrim coming to the temple.
CatholicFulfilled at the Triumphal Entry, the crowds hailing Jesus with 'Hosanna' and the temple-blessing.
ProtestantThe crowds quote this at Jesus' entry into Jerusalem (Matt. 21:9); Jesus also ties it to His future coming (Matt. 23:39).
OrthodoxChrist received with 'Hosanna,' the One who comes in the Name — sung on Palm Sunday.
DispensationalThe Triumphal-Entry cry, with 'Blessed is he that cometh' awaiting full fulfillment at His return (Matt. 23:39).
AcademicFrom the Hallel (Pss. 113-118); all four Gospels record its use at the entry — a strongly attested fulfillment.
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