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Horticultural contenders

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because (as Miranda mentioned) of language translation, plus a lack of knowledge about the exact plants the bible refers to. See this post I made in 2003 for the horticultural contenders:

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http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=23733&board=gen

Thanks everyone for there really helpful comments ! .

The modern meaning may be "rose," however, according to my bible program, Susan (is a short form of Susanna which is a form of the Greek Sousanna) is derived from Shoshannah which itself is derived from the Hebrew word, "shoshan" which means lily from its whiteness.

Here are things you might consider interesting

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Azucena (a name related to Susan but not linked to it as a related name in the database yet)

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_lily

Lily...

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Or possibly "rose", but that may be based on a mistranslation.