Strong's Lexicon Shushan Eduth or Shoshannim Eduth: "Lily of Testimony" or "Lilies of Testimony" Original Word: שׁוּשַׁן עֵדוּת Word Origin: Derived from שׁוּשַׁן (shushan, meaning "lily") and עֵדוּת (eduth, meaning "testimony" or "witness"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for this specific Hebrew term, as it pertains to a Hebrew musical or liturgical context. However, the Greek term "ὕμνος" (hymnos, Strong's G5215) refers to a hymn or song of praise, which is conceptually related to the use of psalms in worship. 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. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, music played a significant role in worship and religious ceremonies. The Psalms, often set to music, were integral to the liturgical life of the Israelites. The use of specific terms like "Shushan Eduth" suggests a rich tradition of musical notation and performance practice, though the exact nature of these tunes is not known today. The lily, a common motif in ancient Near Eastern art and literature, often symbolized beauty and purity, which may have influenced the choice of this term for a musical setting. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shushan and eduth; perhaps "lily of testimony," a song title. Shushaq Definition see NH7895. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shoshannim-Eduth, Shushan-eduth Or (plural of former) Showshanniym aeduwth {sho-shan-neem' ay-dooth'}; from shuwshan and eduwth; lily (or trumpet) of assemblage; Shushan-Eduth or Shoshannim-Eduth, the title of a popular song -- Shoshannim-Eduth, Shushan-eduth. see HEBREW shuwshan see HEBREW eduwth Forms and Transliterations עֵד֑וּת עֵד֖וּת עדות ‘ê·ḏūṯ ‘êḏūṯ eDutLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 60:1 HEB: עַל־ שׁוּשַׁ֣ן עֵד֑וּת מִכְתָּ֖ם לְדָוִ֣ד KJV: < INT: Musician and Shushaneduth Michtam of David Psalm 80:1 2 Occurrences |
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