Bible Dictionary
EDUTH
Eduth means “testimony” and appears in the titles of Psalms 60 and 80. The phrase probably identified a melody by words associated with it.
Definition
Eduth means “testimony.” It is a technical term associated with the Ten Commandments or the Law and appears in the titles of Psalms 60 and 80.
Biblical Usage
Psalm 60 is titled “set to Shushan Eduth,” and Psalm 80 “set to Shoshannim Eduth.” The phrases literally refer to a lily or lilies of testimony and probably identify melodies by words customarily associated with them.
Historical Background
The expressions appear to be musical directions in psalm titles. The melody was likely designated by the first few words ordinarily connected with it.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e'-duth (`edhuth, "testimony," a technical term for the Ten Commandments or for the Law):</p><p>In Ps 60 title, "set to Shushan Eduth" (literally, "a lily (is) the testimony"); 80 title, "set to Shoshannim Eduth" (literally, "lilies (is) the testimony"). The Hebrew words appear to be intended to designate a melody by the first few words ordinarily associated with it.</p><p>See PSALMS.</p>