Mark 11:10

Blessed [be] the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed {G2127} be the kingdom {G932} of our {G2257} father {G3962} David {G1138}, that cometh {G2064} in {G1722} the name {G3686} of the Lord {G2962}: Hosanna {G5614} in {G1722} the highest {G5310}.

"Blessed is the coming Kingdom of our father David!" and, "You in the highest heaven! Please! Deliver us!"

“Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Blessed is the kingdom that cometh, the kingdom of our father David: Hosanna in the highest.

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the narrative of Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, often referred to as Palm Sunday. As Jesus rode on a donkey, crowds gathered, spreading cloaks and branches on the road, signaling a royal welcome. Their shouts in Mark 11:9-10 reflect a deep-seated Jewish hope for the Messiah, a descendant of King David, who would restore Israel's glory and establish God's kingdom.

Key Themes

  • Messianic Expectation: The crowd's cry, "Blessed be the kingdom of our father David," directly identifies Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah, who was prophesied to come from the line of David. They anticipated a restoration of Israel's national sovereignty and prosperity under a new Davidic king.
  • Davidic Covenant: The reference to "our father David" harks back to God's unconditional promise to David in 2 Samuel 7:16, that his house and kingdom would be established forever. The crowd believed Jesus was the fulfillment of this ancient covenant.
  • Divine Authority: The phrase "that cometh in the name of the Lord" underscores that this coming kingdom and its king derive their authority directly from God. It signifies a divinely sanctioned reign, echoing the acclamation in Psalm 118:26, which was often applied to the Messiah.
  • Acclamation of Praise and Deliverance: "Hosanna in the highest" is a powerful exclamation. The word Hosanna (from Hebrew hoshia na) originally meant "save, we pray!" or "save now!" By this period, it had evolved into an enthusiastic cry of praise and welcome, particularly for a deliverer or king. Adding "in the highest" intensifies the praise, directing it towards heaven and signifying the greatest possible adoration.

Linguistic Insights

The term Hosanna (Greek: ὡσαννά, hosanna) is a transliteration of a Hebrew phrase meaning "save, please!" or "save now!" While originally a plea for salvation, it evolved in Jewish tradition to become an exclamation of joyful praise and welcome, especially for a deliverer. The crowd's use of it here, combined with "in the highest," signifies their profound reverence and hope for divine intervention through Jesus.

Practical Application

This verse invites believers to reflect on the true nature of Jesus' kingship. While the crowd at the Triumphal Entry largely anticipated an earthly political kingdom, Jesus' kingdom is primarily spiritual, transforming hearts and lives. It calls us to:

  • Acknowledge Jesus' Kingship: Just as the crowd celebrated, we are called to recognize Jesus as our King, the Son of David, and the one through whom God's eternal kingdom is established.
  • Offer Heartfelt Praise: Our "Hosanna" today should be a genuine expression of praise and worship for His redemptive work and ongoing reign.
  • Understand His Reign: We are reminded that His kingdom, though inaugurated at His first coming, will be fully realized at His glorious return, when He will establish His everlasting reign over all the earth.
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Cross-References

  • Luke 2:14

    Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

  • Ezekiel 37:24

    And David my servant [shall be] king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, and observe my statutes, and do them.

  • Ezekiel 37:25

    And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, [even] they, and their children, and their children's children for ever: and my servant David [shall be] their prince for ever.

  • Jeremiah 33:15

    In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.

  • Jeremiah 33:17

    ¶ For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel;

  • Psalms 148:1

    ¶ Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.

  • Amos 9:11

    ¶ In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old: