Strong's Lexicon chabatstseleth: Rose, lily Original Word: חֲבַצֶּלֶת Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be bright or to glisten. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "chabatstseleth," but similar floral imagery can be found in the New Testament, such as in Matthew 6:28-29, where Jesus speaks of the lilies of the field. 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. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, flowers like the rose and lily were symbols of beauty and love. They were often used in poetry and literature to express admiration and affection. The rose, in particular, was a symbol of love and was associated with the goddess of love in various cultures. In the biblical context, the use of floral imagery would resonate with the audience's understanding of beauty and the divine. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition meadow saffron or crocus NASB Translation crocus (1), rose (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲבַצֶּלֶת noun feminine meadow-saffron or crocus (colchicum autumnale, Linn.) (Syriac  , see GESComm. Isaiah 35:1 Löwp. 174, No. 128; Assyrian —abaƒillatu VR32, 62 is a marsh-plant, reed; compare ZimBP 59 DlHA 34; Prov 82; also Chel.c. and critical note.); — הַשָּׁרוֺן ׳ח שׁוֺשַׁנַּת הָעֲמָקִים Songs 2:1 (figurative of Shulamite), וְתָגֵל עֲרָבָה וְתִפְרַח כַּחֲבַצָּֽלֶת׃ Isaiah 35:1 (narcissus CheIsaiah 35:1 compare ConderPEF, 1878, 46 TristrNHB 476 and others) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rose Of uncertain derivation; probably meadow-saffron -- rose. Forms and Transliterations חֲבַצֶּ֣לֶת חבצלת כַּחֲבַצָּֽלֶת׃ כחבצלת׃ chavatzTzelet ḥă·ḇaṣ·ṣe·leṯ ḥăḇaṣṣeleṯ ka·ḥă·ḇaṣ·ṣā·leṯ kachavatzTzalet kaḥăḇaṣṣāleṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 2:1 HEB: אֲנִי֙ חֲבַצֶּ֣לֶת הַשָּׁר֔וֹן שֽׁוֹשַׁנַּ֖ת NAS: I am the rose of Sharon, The lily KJV: I [am] the rose of Sharon, INT: I am the rose of Sharon the lily Isaiah 35:1 2 Occurrences |
|
