Strong’s H7799

שׁוּשַׁן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shuwshan

Pronunciation

shoo-shan / sho-shan / sho-shan-nah

Definition

Lily

Meaning

a lily, as a, flower of architectural ornament, a, trumpet

Usage

The Hebrew word "shushan" or its variants "shoshan" and "shoshannah" generally refer to a lily, a type of flowering plant known for its beauty and fragrance. In the Bible, the lily is often used symbolically to represent purity, beauty, and renewal. It is also associated with the splendor of Solomon's reign and the beauty of God's creation.

Bible references

1 Kings 7:19;1 Kings 7:22;1 Kings 7:26;2 Chronicles 4:5;Psalm 45:1;Psalm 69:1;Songs 2:1;Songs 2:2;Songs 2:16;Songs 4:5;Songs 5:13;Songs 6:2;Songs 6:3;Songs 7:2;Hosea 14:5