New International Version 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!” New Living Translation took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, “Praise God! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the LORD! Hail to the King of Israel!” English Standard Version So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” Berean Standard Bible 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!” Berean Literal Bible took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, and they were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is the One coming in the name of the Lord!” “And the King of Israel!” King James Bible Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. New King James Version took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!’ The King of Israel!” New American Standard Bible they took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, and began shouting, “Hosanna! BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, indeed, the King of Israel!” NASB 1995 took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, and began to shout, “Hosanna! BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, even the King of Israel.” NASB 1977 took the branches of the palm trees, and went out to meet Him, and began to cry out, “Hosanna! BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, even the King of Israel.” Legacy Standard Bible took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, and began to shout, “Hosanna! BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, even the King of Israel.” Amplified Bible they took branches of palm trees [in homage to Him as King] and went out to meet Him, and they began shouting and kept shouting “Hosanna! BLESSED (celebrated, praised) IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, even the King of Israel!” Berean Annotated Bible They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna (Save, we pray)!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord <Psa 118:26>!” “Blessed is the King of Israel (He wrestles with God)!” Christian Standard Bible they took palm branches and went out to meet him. They kept shouting: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord —the King of Israel! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible they took palm branches and went out to meet Him. They kept shouting: “Hosanna! He who comes in the name of the Lord is the blessed One—the King of Israel!” American Standard Version took the branches of the palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried out, Hosanna: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel. Contemporary English Version they took palm branches and went out to greet him. They shouted, "Hooray! God bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord! God bless the King of Israel!" English Revised Version took the branches of the palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried out, Hosanna: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation So they took palm branches and went to meet him. They were shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel!" Good News Translation So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, "Praise God! God bless him who comes in the name of the Lord! God bless the King of Israel!" International Standard Version So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna! How blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!" NET Bible So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him. They began to shout, "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the king of Israel!" New Heart English Bible they took the branches of the palm trees, and went out to meet him, and were shouting, "Hosanna. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel." Webster's Bible Translation Took branches of palm-trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna; Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. Weymouth New Testament took branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, shouting as they went, "God save him! Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord--even on the King of Israel!" Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey took palm branches and went out to meet Him, crying out: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” World English Bible they took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet him, and cried out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiontook the branches of the palms, and went forth to meet Him, and were crying, “Hosanna! Blessed [is] He who is coming in the Name of the LORD—the King of Israel”; Berean Literal Bible took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, and they were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is the One coming in the name of the Lord!” “And the King of Israel!” Young's Literal Translation took the branches of the palms, and went forth to meet him, and were crying, 'Hosanna, blessed is he who is coming in the name of the Lord -- the king of Israel;' Smith's Literal Translation Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to the meeting to him, and cried, Praised he coming in the name of the Lord, King of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTook branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried: Hosanna, blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version took branches of palm trees, and they went ahead to meet him. And they were crying out: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who arrives in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel!” New American Bible they took palm branches and went out to meet him, and cried out: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, [even] the king of Israel.” New Revised Standard Version So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord— the King of Israel!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTook branches of palm trees, and went out to greet him, and they cried out and said, Hosanna, Blessed is the king of Israel who comes in the name of the Lord. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, and they were shouting and saying, “Hosanna! Blessed is he that comes in the name of THE LORD JEHOVAH, The King of Israel!” NT Translations Anderson New Testamenttook branches of palm-trees, and went out to meet him, and cried: Hosanna, blessed is the king of Israel that comes in the name of the Lord. Godbey New Testament They took the branches of the palm-trees, and went out to meet Him, and continued to cry out, Hosanna: blessed is He that cometh, in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel. Haweis New Testament took branches of palm, and went out to meet him, and cried, Hosanna! blessed is the king of Israel, that cometh in the name of the Lord. Mace New Testament and went to meet him, crying, "Hosanna, blessed is the king of Israel that comes in the name of the Lord." Weymouth New Testament took branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, shouting as they went, "God save him! Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord--even on the King of Israel!" Worrell New Testament took the branches of the palm trees, and went forth to meet Him, and cried, "Hosanna! blessed is He Who is coming in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!" Worsley New Testament and went out to meet Him, and cried, Hosanna! blessed be the king of Israel, who cometh in the name of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Triumphal Entry12The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13They 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!” 14Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written:… Cross References They took palm branches Revelation 7:9 After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. Nehemiah 8:15 and that they should proclaim this message and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.” Leviticus 23:40 On the first day you are to gather the fruit of majestic trees, the branches of palm trees, and the boughs of leafy trees and of willows of the brook. And you are to rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days. and went out to meet Him John 11:20 So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him, but Mary stayed at home. Matthew 21:8 A massive crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. Mark 11:8 Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields. shouting: “Hosanna!” 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!” Mark 11:9 The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” Psalm 118:25 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!” Psalm 118:26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. 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.’” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” John 1:49 “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Zephaniah 3:15 The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm. 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. Luke 19:37-38 And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: / “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Treasury of Scripture Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that comes in the name of the Lord. branches. Leviticus 23:40 And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days. Revelation 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; Hosanna. Psalm 72:17-19 His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed… Psalm 118:25,26 Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity… Matthew 21:9-11 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… the King. John 12:15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt. John 1:49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. John 19:15,19-22 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar… Jump to Previous Blessed Blessing Blessings Branches Cried Crying Forth Hosanna Israel Meet Palm Palms Palm-Trees Save Shout Shouting TreesJump to Next Blessed Blessing Blessings Branches Cried Crying Forth Hosanna Israel Meet Palm Palms Palm-Trees Save Shout Shouting TreesJohn 12 1. Jesus excuses Mary anointing his feet.9. The people flock to see Lazarus. 10. The chief priests consult to kill him. 12. Jesus rides into Jerusalem. 20. Greeks desire to see Jesus. 23. He foretells his death. 37. The people are generally blinded; 42. yet many chief rulers believe, but do not confess him; 44. therefore Jesus calls earnestly for confession of faith. They took palm branches Palm branches marked joy, victory, and national hope in Israel’s worship and history. They were used at the Feast of Tabernacles (Leviticus 23:40) and in celebrations of Jewish deliverance (1 Maccabees 13:51). The crowd’s actions honored Jesus as the victorious Messiah who had come to fulfill God’s promises. Rev 7:9 After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count… and went out to meet Him, A city’s people commonly went out to welcome a king or honored ruler approaching in peace. Jerusalem was crowded with Passover pilgrims, and many had heard of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Their welcome openly identified Jesus as the One for whom Israel had been waiting. Jhn 11:20 So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out… shouting: “Hosanna!” “Hosanna,” a Hebrew expression meaning “Save, please” or “Save now,” carried the plea drawn from Psalm 118:25, while also serving as a cry of praise. The people longed for God’s saving intervention and looked to Jesus for deliverance. Jesus came not to lead a revolt against Rome, but to save His people from sin through His coming death and resurrection. Mat 21:9 The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed… “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” Psalm 118:26 was part of the Hallel sung by pilgrims during Israel’s great feasts. By applying its words to Jesus, the crowd confessed that He had come with the authority and blessing of the Lord. Jesus was the promised Messiah, sent by the Father to bring salvation. Psa 118:26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.… “Blessed is the King of Israel!” The acclamation declared Jesus to be Israel’s rightful King, the promised Son of David. His entrance into Jerusalem fulfilled Zechariah’s prophecy of the humble King arriving on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9; John 12:14–15). Jesus possessed true royal authority, yet His kingdom would be established through sacrificial obedience rather than military power. Jhn 1:49 “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God!”… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure of this passage, entering Jerusalem as the prophesied Messiah and King. 2. The Crowd A group of people who gathered to welcome Jesus into Jerusalem, recognizing Him as the Messiah. 3. Jerusalem The city where this event takes place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and prophecy. 4. Palm Branches Symbolic items used by the crowd, representing victory and triumph. 5. Hosanna A Hebrew expression meaning "Save, please," used here as a shout of praise and recognition of Jesus as the Savior. Teaching Points Recognition of Jesus as KingThe crowd's actions and words acknowledge Jesus' kingship. We are called to recognize and submit to His authority in our lives. Fulfillment of Prophecy Jesus' entry into Jerusalem fulfills Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan. Expressions of Worship The use of palm branches and the shout of "Hosanna" demonstrate the importance of outward expressions of worship and praise. Understanding Hosanna Originally a plea for salvation, "Hosanna" becomes a declaration of praise. We should continually seek Jesus for salvation and praise Him for His saving work. Public Declaration of Faith The crowd publicly declared their faith in Jesus. We are encouraged to boldly proclaim our faith in Christ in our communities. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 12:13?2. How does John 12:13 demonstrate Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy? 3. What significance do the palm branches hold in John 12:13? 4. How can we apply the crowd's praise in John 12:13 to our worship? 5. In what ways does John 12:13 connect to Psalm 118:25-26? 6. How can we proclaim Jesus as King in our daily lives, like John 12:13? 7. What is the significance of "Hosanna" in John 12:13? 8. How does John 12:13 fulfill Old Testament prophecy? 9. Why did the crowd use palm branches in John 12:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 12? What Does John 12:13 Mean They took palm branches and went out to meet Him• Palm branches symbolized joy, victory, and righteous celebration (Leviticus 23:40; Revelation 7:9). • In every Gospel account of the triumphal entry the crowd lays branches or cloaks before Jesus (Matthew 21:8; Mark 11:8; Luke 19:36), welcoming Him as conquering King. • The people physically move toward Jesus, not waiting for Him to arrive. Their action pictures the proper response to God’s coming—actively seeking and honoring Him (James 4:8). • This literal scene confirms Zechariah 9:9, where Zion is called to rejoice as her King comes “righteous and victorious.” shouting: “Hosanna!” • “Hosanna” is the cry of Psalm 118:25—“Save us, we pray, O LORD.” By the first century it carried both the plea “save now” and the praise “salvation is here.” • The crowd acknowledges Jesus as the long-promised Savior (Matthew 1:21) who alone can deliver from sin and death (Acts 4:12). • Their loud, unified shout fulfills the prophetic expectation that Messiah would be publicly acclaimed (Luke 19:37-40). “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” • Direct quotation of Psalm 118:26, part of the Hallel sung at Passover; the words were originally spoken over pilgrims entering Jerusalem, now directed to Jesus, the true Passover Lamb (John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7). • “In the name of the Lord” affirms that Jesus acts with divine authority (John 5:43; 8:42). • By blessing Him, the crowd is fulfilling prophecy that nations and Israel alike will welcome God’s Anointed (Isaiah 55:4-5). “Blessed is the King of Israel!” • The title “King of Israel” openly proclaims Jesus as the promised Son of David (2 Samuel 7:12-13; Isaiah 9:6-7). • Nathanael had used the same confession at the beginning of the Gospel (John 1:49), and now the multitude echoes it, highlighting growing recognition of Jesus’ identity. • Zechariah 9:9 pictures Zion’s King arriving “gentle and riding on a donkey”; John immediately notes Jesus seated on a young donkey (John 12:14-15), linking the crowd’s words to prophetic fulfillment. summary John 12:13 portrays Israel joyfully welcoming Jesus as Savior and King. Palm branches declare victory, “Hosanna” pleads for and celebrates salvation, Psalm 118 affirms divine commissioning, and the final acclamation crowns Him as David’s royal heir. The verse unites prophecy, praise, and public acknowledgment, showing Jesus literally entering Jerusalem as the long-awaited Messiah who brings God’s promised redemption. (13) Took branches of palm trees.—Better, took branches of the palm trees. Literally, the Greek means “the palm branches of the palm trees.” They were branches of the palms growing on the spot, or possibly such as were in general use at festivities. For the word rendered “branches,” comp. 1 Maccabees 13:51 (“branches of palm trees”), and for that rendered “palm trees,” comp. Revelation 7:9. Neither word occurs elsewhere in the New Testament. Again, the fuller Synoptic narrative includes but does not state this particular.Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.—The better reading is, Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord, and the King of Israel. These words of their cry are peculiar to St. John. The fullest report is St. Matthew’s (see Note on John 12:9). That all the accounts differ is natural, and they have all preserved to us some distinctive acclamation with which the crowds welcomed Him whom they received as the Messiah. The 118th Psalm, from which these acclamations are taken (see John 12:25-26), was currently interpreted as Messianic, and formed part of the Hallel chanted at Tabernacles and Passover. (Comp. Note on John 7:37.) Greek They tookἔλαβον (elabon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. palm φοινίκων (phoinikōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 5404: A palm tree, the date-palm. Of uncertain derivation; a palm-tree. branches βαΐα (baia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 902: A palm branch. A diminutive of a derivative probably of the base of basis; a palm twig. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. went out ἐξῆλθον (exēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. meet ὑπάντησιν (hypantēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5222: A meeting. From hupantao; an encounter or concurrence. Him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. shouting: ἐκραύγαζον (ekraugazon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2905: To cry aloud, shout, exclaim. From krauge; to clamor. “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 ὁ (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. “[ Blessed is ] Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the ὁ (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. King Βασιλεὺς (Basileus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. of Israel!” Ἰσραήλ (Israēl) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2474: Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. Additonal Resources John 12:13 Blue Letter BibleJohn 12:13 Bible Gateway John 12:13 Bible.com John 12:13 NIV |
    |