Strong’s H2261

חֲבַצֶּלֶת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

chabatstseleth

Pronunciation

khab-ats-tseh'-leth

Definition

Rose, lily

Meaning

meadow-saffron

Usage

The term "chabatstseleth" is often translated as "rose" or "lily" in English Bibles. It is used metaphorically in the Scriptures to describe beauty, purity, and the splendor of creation. The word is associated with the imagery of flowers, which are often used in biblical poetry to convey the transient beauty of life and the glory of God's creation.

Bible references

Songs 2:1;Isaiah 35:1