Bible Dictionary
Shoshannim-Eduth
Shoshannim-Eduth, “lilies, a testimony,” appears in the title of Psalm 80. It was probably the name or direction for the melody to which the psalm was sung.
Definition
Shoshannim-Eduth means “lilies, a testimony” or “lily of the testimony.” It is a phrase in the title of Psalm 80 and is probably the name or direction of the melody to which the psalm was sung.
Biblical Usage
The phrase functions as a musical title or direction attached to Psalm 80. Its relationship to Shoshannim indicates a likely reference to the melody used in singing the psalm.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
In title of Ps. 80 (R.V. marg., “lilies, a testimony”), probably the name of the melody to which the psalm was to be sung.