The lily, a symbol of beauty and purity, holds a significant place in biblical literature and is often used metaphorically to convey divine beauty and the splendor of God's creation. In the Scriptures, the lily is frequently mentioned in contexts that highlight its aesthetic appeal and its role as a testament to God's providence and care.

One of the most notable references to the lily is found in the teachings of Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 6:28-29 , Jesus uses the lily to illustrate God's provision and the futility of human anxiety: "And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these." Here, the lily serves as a reminder of God's attention to even the smallest details of His creation, surpassing the grandeur of Solomon, the wisest and wealthiest of Israel's kings.

The Song of Solomon, a poetic book celebrating love and beauty, also features the lily prominently. In Song of Solomon 2:1-2 , the beloved describes herself as "a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valley." The imagery of the lily in this context underscores themes of beauty, love, and the uniqueness of the beloved among others. The lily's delicate and captivating nature is emblematic of the deep affection and admiration expressed in the text.

In Hosea 14:5 , the prophet uses the lily to symbolize Israel's restoration and flourishing under God's blessing: "I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon." The lily here represents renewal and the beauty of a life restored by divine grace, emphasizing the transformative power of God's love and mercy.

The lily's significance extends beyond its physical beauty to embody spiritual truths about God's care, the fleeting nature of earthly splendor, and the promise of renewal. Its frequent appearance in Scripture as a symbol of beauty and divine provision reflects the broader biblical theme of God's intricate and loving involvement in His creation.Matthew 6:28,29
And why take you thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
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But this I say, He which sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
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Growth
... spared much humiliation by learning the botany of the ... A lily grows mysteriously,
pushing up its solid weight ... Shaped into beauty by secret and invisible fingers ...
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The Truth.
... Its botany is but a thing of ways and means"of canvas and colour ... only a lily of the
field ... poet, aware of the highest truth of a thing, of that beauty which is ...
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What Carey did for Science --Founder of the Agricultural and ...
... the Doctor, who was himself well skilled in botany, and had a ... white and red, In rose
or lily, till this hour, Never to me such beauty spread: Transplanted ...
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The Nile and Egypt
... away; meanness of detail is lost in light, and long before it disappears at a bend
of the river, the village is again clothed with gaiety and serene beauty. ...
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