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In the Bible, blossoms are often used symbolically to represent beauty, renewal, and the fleeting nature of life. They are mentioned in various contexts, from the literal blossoming of plants to metaphorical uses that convey spiritual truths.
Symbolism and ImageryBlossoms are frequently associated with beauty and the renewal of life. In the Song of Solomon, the imagery of blossoms is used to describe the beauty and vitality of love.
Song of Solomon 2:12 states, "The flowers have appeared in the countryside; the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land." Here, blossoms signify the arrival of spring, a time of renewal and new beginnings, paralleling the blossoming of love.
In
Isaiah 35:1-2 , the prophet uses the imagery of blossoms to describe the future glory and restoration of the land: "The wilderness and the land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. It will bloom abundantly and even rejoice with joy and singing." This passage highlights the transformative power of God's promise, where desolate places will be renewed and filled with life.
Fleeting Nature of LifeBlossoms also serve as a metaphor for the transient nature of human life. In
Job 14:2 , the brevity of life is compared to a flower: "He springs up like a flower and withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure." This imagery underscores the temporary and fragile nature of human existence, reminding believers of the importance of living a life that honors God.
Similarly, in
Psalm 103:15-16 , the psalmist reflects on the fleeting nature of life: "As for man, his days are like grass—he blooms like a flower of the field; when the wind passes over, it vanishes, and its place remembers it no more." This passage serves as a reminder of the eternal nature of God in contrast to the temporal nature of human life.
Spiritual LessonsBlossoms are also used to convey spiritual lessons. In the New Testament, Jesus uses the imagery of flowers to teach about God's provision and care. In
Matthew 6:28-30 , Jesus says, "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. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?" Here, blossoms illustrate God's abundant provision and the call to trust in His care.
ConclusionThroughout Scripture, blossoms are rich in symbolism, representing beauty, renewal, and the transient nature of life. They serve as reminders of God's promises, His provision, and the importance of living a life that reflects His glory.
Strong's Hebrew
5322a. nets -- a blossom... a blossom. Transliteration: nets Short Definition:
blossoms. Word Origin from natsats
Definition a blossom NASB Word Usage
blossoms (1). 5322, 5322a.
...3. eb -- freshness, fresh green
... 2, 3. eb. 4 . freshness, fresh green. Transliteration: eb Phonetic Spelling:
(abe) Short Definition:blossoms. Word Origin from...
5340b. natsats -- to bloom, blossom
... Word Origin denominative verb from nitstsah Definition to bloom, blossom NASB Word
Usage bloomed (2),blossoms (1). 5340a, 5340b. natsats. 5341 ....
6692a. tsuts -- to blossom, shine, sparkle
... root Definition to blossom, shine, sparkle NASB Word Usage blossom (1), budded
(1), flourish (1), flourished (1), flourishes (2), producedblossoms (1), shine...
6525. perach -- a bud, sprout
... Word Origin from parach Definition a bud, sprout NASB Word Usage blossom (3),blossoms
(1), bud (1), buds (1), flower (4), flowers (7). blossom, bud, flower....
5563. semadar -- blossom (of the grape)
... blossom. Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition blossom (of the grape)
NASB Word Usage blossom (2),blossoms (1). tender grape....
8552. tamam -- to be complete or finished
... root Definition to be complete or finished NASB Word Usage all (1), all gone (1),
all spent (2), been completed (1), blameless (1),blossoms (1), boil the well...
Library
BlightedBlossoms
... TALK FIVE. BLIGHTEDBLOSSOMS.... Soon they burst forth into snowyblossoms,
beautifying the tree, and filling the air with their fragrance....
WhenBlossoms Flowered 'Mid the Snows
... No. 126 WhenBlossoms flowered 'mid the snows. FOR CHILDREN The Infant
Jesus WhenBlossoms flowered 'mid the snows. A Christmas...
The Summer Day
... I rest my heart on Thee. All, all that buds, andblossoms, and rejoices,.... Told forth
in leaf and blade. All, all that buds, andblossoms, and rejoices,....
Letter iii. True Religion a Work of Grace in the Heart; but it...
... counterfeited. Every tree bears a multitude of falseblossoms, which, by the
superficial observer, may not be distinguished from the true....
The Unity of Revelation. 1 "Known unto God are all his Works from...
... Yet no one thinks of finding a want of harmony between the fragrantblossoms
of the former, and the ripened fruit of the latter....
May Days
... He made the birds to sing to me,. Theblossoms on the tree,. To make me glad in
summer days;... His lilies and His roses sweet,. His buds andblossoms rare,....
The Child's Greave
... 'Ithin the ge??rden's mossy wall,. Sweetblossoms, low or ris??n [203] tall,.... Where
reach'd His hands o' left an' right; Two mwore fe??irblossoms, crimson dyed,....
Death to Sin is the Way Out into a Life of Holiness.
... the old outlets of growth shut off"the sun will do the rest; out of the midst of
apparent lifelessness, of barrenness, of difficulty, theblossoms will be...
Hymn for the Epiphany
... Behold the Flower of David shine, Of Jesse's root the Branch benign: The sceptre
spread withblossoms rare Wields o'er the world its lordship fair....
My California Trip
... To my mind, this beautifully illustrates the Christian who wears all theblossoms
on the inside, and it is not only blossom, but genuine fruit, after all....
Thesaurus
Blossoms (16 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Blossoms (16 Occurrences).
... It was as though it budded,
its
blossoms shot forth, and its clusters brought forth ripe grapes.
...Almond-blossoms (4 Occurrences)
Almond-blossoms. Almond, Almond-blossoms. Almondiblathaim .
Multi-Version Concordance Almond-blossoms (4 Occurrences)....
Lily-blossoms (2 Occurrences)
Lily-blossoms. Lily, Lily-blossoms. Lily-flower . Multi-Version
Concordance Lily-blossoms (2 Occurrences). 1 Kings 7...
Almond (7 Occurrences)
... In form,blossoms, and fruit it resembles the peach tree. Itsblossoms are
of a very pale pink colour, and appear before its leaves....
Flower (33 Occurrences)
... Exodus 25:33 three cups made like almondblossoms in one branch, a bud and a flower;
and three cups made like almondblossoms in the other branch, a bud and a...
Bud (23 Occurrences)
... Exodus 25:33 three cups made like almondblossoms in one branch, a bud and a flower;
and three cups made like almondblossoms in the other branch, a bud and a...
Blossom (23 Occurrences)
... a plant, or the essential organs of reproduction, with their appendages; florescence;
bloom; the flowers of a plant, collectively; as, theblossoms and fruit...
Cups (28 Occurrences)
... Exodus 25:33 three cups made like almondblossoms in one branch, a bud and a flower;
and three cups made like almondblossoms in the other branch, a bud and a...
Extending (15 Occurrences)
... Exodus 25:33 three cups made like almondblossoms in one branch, a bud and a flower;
and three cups made like almondblossoms in the other branch, a bud and a...
Bulb (4 Occurrences)
... Exodus 25:33 three cups made like almondblossoms in one branch, a bud and a flower;
and three cups made like almondblossoms in the other branch, a bud and a...
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