Jump to: Smith's • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Smith's Bible Dictionary Lily(Heb. shushan, shoshannah). Although there is little doubt that the Hebrew word denotes some plant of the lily species, it is by no means certain what individual of this class it specially designates. The plant must have been a conspicuous object on the shores of the Lake of Gennesaret, (Matthew 6:28; Luke 12:27) it must have flourished in the deep broad valleys of Palestine, (Solomon 2:1) among the thorny shrubs, ib. (Solomon 2:2) and pastures of the desert, ib. (Solomon 2:16; 4:5; 6:3) and must have been remarkable for its rapid and luxuriant growth. (Hosea 14:5), Ecclus. 39:14. That its flowers were brilliant in color would seem to be indicated in (Matthew 6:28) where it is compared with the gorgeous robes of Solomon; and that this color was scarlet or purple is implied in (Solomon 5:13) There appears to be no species of lily which so completely answers all these requirements as the Lilium chalcedonicum , or scarlet martagon, which grows in profusing in the Levant. But direct evidence on the point is still to be desired from the observation of travellers. (It is very probable that the term lily here is general, not referring to any particular species, but to a large class of flowers growing in Palestine, and resembling the lily, as the tulip, iris, gladiolus, etc. --ED.) Easton's Bible Dictionary The Hebrew name shushan or shoshan, i.e., "whiteness", was used as the general name of several plants common to Syria, such as the tulip, iris, anemone, gladiolus, ranunculus, etc. Some interpret it, with much probability, as denoting in the Old Testament the water-lily (Nymphoea lotus of Linn.), or lotus (Cant. 2:1, 2; 2:16; 4:5; 5:13; 6:2, 3; 7:2). "Its flowers are large, and they are of a white colour, with streaks of pink. They supplied models for the ornaments of the pillars and the molten sea" (1 Kings 7:19, 22, 26; 2 Chronicles 4:5). In the Canticles its beauty and fragrance shadow forth the preciousness of Christ to the Church. Groser, however (Scrip. Nat. Hist.), strongly argues that the word, both in the Old and New Testaments, denotes liliaceous plants in general, or if one genus is to be selected, that it must be the genus Iris, which is "large, vigorous, elegant in form, and gorgeous in colouring."The lilies (Gr. krinia) spoken of in the New Testament (Matthew 6:28; Luke 12:27) were probably the scarlet martagon (Lilium Chalcedonicum) or "red Turk's-cap lily", which "comes into flower at the season of the year when our Lord's sermon on the mount is supposed to have been delivered. It is abundant in the district of Galilee; and its fine scarlet flowers render it a very conspicous and showy object, which would naturally attract the attention of the hearers" (Balfour's Plants of the Bible). Of the true "floral glories of Palestine" the pheasant's eye (Adonis Palestina), the ranunuculus (R. Asiaticus), and the anemone (A coronaria), the last named is however, with the greatest probability regarded as the "lily of the field" to which our Lord refers. "Certainly," says Tristram (Nat. Hist. of the Bible), "if, in the wondrous richness of bloom which characterizes the land of Israel in spring, any one plant can claim pre-eminence, it is the anemone, the most natural flower for our Lord to pluck and seize upon as an illustration, whether walking in the fields or sitting on the hill-side." "The white water-lily (Nymphcea alba) and the yellow water-lily (Nuphar lutea) are both abundant in the marshes of the Upper Jordan, but have no connection with the lily of Scripture." Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) A plant and flower of the genus Lilium, endogenous bulbous plants, having a regular perianth of six colored pieces, six stamens, and a superior three-celled ovary.2. (n.) A name given to handsome flowering plants of several genera, having some resemblance in color or form to a true lily, as Pancratium, Crinum, Amaryllis, Nerine, etc. 3. (n.) That end of a compass needle which should point to the north; -- so called as often ornamented with the figure of a lily or fleur-de-lis. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia LILYlil'-i (shushan (1 Kings 7:19), shoshannah (2 Chronicles 4:5 Songs 2:1 Hosea 14:5); plural (Songs 2:16; Songs 4:5; Songs 5:13; Songs 6:2; 7:02; Ecclesiasticus 39:14; 50:8); krinon (Matthew 6:28 Luke 12:27)): The Hebrew is probably a loan word from the Egyptian the original s-sh-n denoting the lotus-flower, Nymphaea lotus. This was probably the model of the architectural ornament, translated "lily-work," which appeared upon the capitals of the columns in the temple porch (1 Kings 7:19), upon the top of the pillars (1 Kings 7:22) and upon the turned-back rim of the "molten sea" (1 Kings 7:26). Greek 2918. krinon -- a lily ... a lily. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: krinon Phonetic Spelling: (kree'-non) Short Definition: a lily Definition: a lily growing wild, variously ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2918.htm - 6k 4677. Sousanna -- "lily," Susanna, one of the women accompanying ... Strong's Hebrew 7799. shushan -- probably lily (or any lily-like flower)... probably lily (or any lily-like flower). Transliteration: shushan or shoshan or shoshannah Phonetic Spelling: (shoo-shan') Short Definition: lily. ... /hebrew/7799.htm - 6k 7802. Shushan Eduth -- Shoshannim-Eduth, Shushan-eduth 8348. Sheshan -- a man of Judah Library As the Lily among Thorns, So is My Love among the Daughters. The Lily of the Valley. PM Verse 1. I am the Flower of the Field, and the Lily of the Valleys ... Chapter ii. The Dew and the Plants The Sermon on the Mount. But You, Beloved, who Possess this Faith, or who have Begun Now ... April 25, 1893 What the True and Seemly Manner of Praising; the Father January the Eleventh Self-Made or God-Made Thesaurus Lily (9 Occurrences)... Some interpret it, with much probability, as denoting in the Old Testament the water-lily (Nymphoea lotus of Linn.), or lotus (Cant. ... /l/lily.htm - 15k Lily-work (2 Occurrences) Lily-blossoms (2 Occurrences) Lily-flower (1 Occurrence) Blossom (23 Occurrences) Lilies (15 Occurrences) Lotus (2 Occurrences) Lilywork Rim (18 Occurrences) Brim (9 Occurrences) Bible Concordance Lily (9 Occurrences)1 Kings 7:19 The capitals that were on the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily work, four cubits. 1 Kings 7:22 On the top of the pillars was lily work: so was the work of the pillars finished. 1 Kings 7:26 It was a handbreadth thick: and its brim was worked like the brim of a cup, like the flower of a lily: it held two thousand baths. 2 Chronicles 4:5 It was a handbreadth thick; and its brim was worked like the brim of a cup, like the flower of a lily: it received and held three thousand baths. Psalms 60:1 For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "The Lily of the Covenant." A teaching poem by David, when he fought with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah, and Joab returned, and killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. God, you have rejected us. You have broken us down. You have been angry. Restore us, again. Song of Songs 1:17 The beams of our houses 'are' cedars, Our rafters 'are' firs, I 'am' a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys! Song of Songs 2:1 I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. Song of Songs 2:2 As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. Hosea 14:5 I will be like the dew to Israel. He will blossom like the lily, and send down his roots like Lebanon. Subtopics Lily of the Lips of the Beloved Lily: Lessons of Trust Gathered From Lily: Molded on the Rim of the Molten Laver in the Temple Lily: The Principal Capitals of the Temple Ornamented With Carvings of Related Terms Links Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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