What is the literal meaning of Hossanah and when is it invoked in the present and in Biblical times?

Answer 1

Hossana literally means "Save Us'". Thus, when people shouted "Hosanna" when Jesus made his triumphal entry to Jerusalem, the people are expecting Jesus to be the Messiah that will save them from their enemy (the Romans).

1. [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; Hosannain the highest.
2. [15] And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,

1. [9] And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:
2. [10] Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

1. [13] 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.