The meaning of “שׁוּשַׁן”
Understanding shûwshan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or שׁוֹשָׁן shôwshân (shoshawn'); or שֹׁשָׁן shôshân (sho-shawn'); and (feminine) שׁוֹשַׁנָּה shôwshannâh (sho-shan-naw'...
שׁוּשַׁן
or שׁוֹשָׁן shôwshân (shoshawn'); or שֹׁשָׁן shôshân (sho-shawn'); and (feminine) שׁוֹשַׁנָּה shôwshannâh (sho-shan-naw'); from שׂוּשׂ lily, Shoshannim. - a lily (from its whiteness), as aflower of architectural ornament - also a (straight) trumpet (from the tubular shape) 1) lily 1a) probably any lily-like flower 1b) Shoshannim, in title of Ps 45:1
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 7:22 | “And upon the top of the pillars was lily work: so was the work of the pillars finished.” Word: שׁוּשַׁן (shûwshan) | |
| 2 Chronicles 4:5 | “And the thickness of it was an handbreadth, and the brim of it like the work of the brim of a cup, with flowers of lilies; and it received and held three thousand baths.” Word: שׁוּשַׁן (shûwshan) | |
| Psalms 69:1 | “Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.” Word: שׁוּשַׁן (shûwshan) | |
| Song of Solomon 5:13 | “His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh.” Word: שׁוּשַׁן (shûwshan) | |
| Hosea 14:5 | “I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon.” Word: שׁוּשַׁן (shûwshan) |
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