Strong's H7799 · Hebrew
שׁוּשַׁן
shûwshan · /shoo-shan'/
Definition
a lily (from its whiteness), as aflower of architectural ornament; also a (straight) trumpet (from the tubular shape)
KJV: lily, Shoshannim.
Root / derivation: or שׁוֹשָׁן; or שֹׁשָׁן; and (feminine) שׁוֹשַׁנָּה; from H7797 (שׂוּשׂ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שׁוּשַׁן across 15 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Kings3 verses
And the chapiters that were upon the top of the pillars were of lily work in the porch, four cubits.
1 Kings 7:22And upon the top of the pillars was lily work: so was the work of the pillars finished.
1 Kings 7:26And it was an hand breadth thick, and the brim thereof was wrought like the brim of a cup, with flowers of lilies: it contained two thousand baths.
Psalms2 verses
To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Maschil: or, of instruction is inditing: Heb. boileth, or, bubbleth up
Psalms 69:1To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David. Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.
Song of Solomon8 verses
I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.
Song of Solomon 2:2As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.
Song of Solomon 2:16My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.
Song of Solomon 4:5Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins, which feed among the lilies.
Song of Solomon 5:13His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh. sweet flowers: or, towers of perfumes
Song of Solomon 6:2My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
Song of Solomon 6:3I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies.
Song of Solomon 7:2Thy navel is like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor: thy belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies. liquor: Heb. mixture
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7799 (shûwshan) mean?
a lily (from its whiteness), as aflower of architectural ornament; also a (straight) trumpet (from the tubular shape)
How many times does H7799 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7799 (שׁוּשַׁן) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lilies.”
How is shûwshan translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7799 is rendered as “lilies” (8×), “lily” (5×), “Shoshannim” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word שׁוּשַׁן come from?
or שׁוֹשָׁן; or שֹׁשָׁן; and (feminine) שׁוֹשַׁנָּה; from H7797 (שׂוּשׂ);