Strong’s H7802

שׁוּשַׁן עֵדוּת

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

Shuwshan `Eduwth

Pronunciation

shoo-SHAN ay-DOOTH or sho-shan-NEEM ay-DOOTH

Definition

"Lily of Testimony" or "Lilies of Testimony"

Meaning

Shushan-Eduth, Shoshannim-Eduth

Usage

The phrase "Shushan Eduth" or "Shoshannim Eduth" is used as a musical or liturgical term in the Psalms. It likely refers to a specific tune, style, or musical setting for the psalm, possibly indicating a melody associated with the theme of testimony or witness. The term "lily" may symbolize beauty, purity, or a specific musical instrument or motif.

Bible references

Psalm 60:1;Psalm 80:1