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Susanna

Pronounced soo-ZAN-uh

girl

✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Susanna appears in the King James Bible, including Luke 8:3.

Meaning: "Lily; Rose"
Origin: Hebrew (Shoshana)

Susanna comes from the Hebrew word "shoshana," meaning "lily" or "rose." In the Gospel of Luke, Susanna is named as one of the women who followed Jesus and supported His ministry financially "out of their substance." Though only briefly mentioned, Susanna belongs to a remarkable group of women — including Mary Magdalene and Joanna — who traveled with Jesus and the twelve apostles and provided material support for the ministry. This was extraordinary in first-century culture. The name Susanna evokes the beauty and purity of the lily, a flower Jesus Himself referenced: "Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these."

Spiritual meaning

Susanna's quiet generosity reminds us that supporting God's work with our resources is itself a beautiful ministry. Like the lily, faithful service blooms with grace and beauty.

Related verses (KJV)

"And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance."
Luke 8:3 (KJV) →

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