The meaning of “שׁוּשַׁן עֵדוּת”
Understanding Shûwshan ʻÊdûwth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (plural of former) שׁוֹשַׁנִּים עֵדוּת Shôwshannîym ʻÊdûwth (shoshan-neem' ay-dooth'); from שׁוּשַׁן and עֵדוּת; lily...
שׁוּשַׁן עֵדוּת
or (plural of former) שׁוֹשַׁנִּים עֵדוּת Shôwshannîym ʻÊdûwth (shoshan-neem' ay-dooth'); from שׁוּשַׁן and עֵדוּת; lily (or trumpet) of assemblage Shoshannim-Eduth, Shushan-eduth. - § Shoshannim-eduth or Shushan-eduth = "lilies" - Shushan-Eduth or Shoshannim-Eduth, the title of a popular song 1) instruction in the title of Ps 60:1 and Ps 80:1 1a) meaning uncertain
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 60:1 | “O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.” Word: שׁוּשַׁן עֵדוּת (Shûwshan ʻÊdûwth) | |
| Psalms 80:1 | “Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.” Word: שׁוּשַׁן עֵדוּת (Shûwshan ʻÊdûwth) |