What does all hail Macbeth mean?

[happyswan218]

All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter! In Act 1, Scene 3, the three Witches greet Macbeth in a startling and unexpected way. But then the Witches call him “thane of Cawdor” and “king hereafter” thus prophesizing that he will be promoted to thane of Cawdor and then king.

[yellowbird892]

verb (used with object) to cheer, salute, or greet; welcome. to acclaim; approve enthusiastically: The crowds hailed the conquerors. They hailed the recent advances in medicine. to call out to in order to stop, attract attention, ask aid, etc.: to hail a cab.

Also Know, who said all hail Macbeth that shalt be king hereafter? Act 1 Scene 3

Original Text Modern Text SECOND WITCH 50All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Cawdor! SECOND WITCH All hail, Macbeth! Hail to you, thane of Cawdor! THIRD WITCH All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter! THIRD WITCH All hail, Macbeth, the future king!
Considering this, what are the three greetings the witches use to hail Macbeth?

hail to thee, thane of Cawdor! And then the third witch, All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter! Macbeth is startled by the witches greetings. The three witches then hail Banquo, again in order, but in a vaguer manner.

What is Macbeths prophecy?

After a battle in Scotland, Macbeth and his friend Banquo meet three witches, who make three prophecies - Macbeth will be a thane, Macbeth will be king and Banquos sons will be kings.