And the cedar of the house within was carved with knops and open flowers

1Kings 6:18, 29) KJV 1 Kings 6:18 And the cedar of the house within was carved with knops and open flowers (Tsitsim): all was cedar; there was no stone seen ((1 Kings 6:18, 29, 32,36). Within the holy of holies in the Temple made by king Solomon, there were open flowers carved on the cedar wood panels. Open flowers seem to show significant symbolic meaning together with cherubim and palm trees. But there is no description about what kind of flowers they are. Are they lily fallowers or pomegranate followers? Readers are curious about the identity of the flowers and their symbolic meanings.  The Hebrew of the open flower is Tsits #yci n. m. sing (plural form is Tsitsm (~yCici), which means “blossom, flower.” These are probable shapes of flower:  Lily Pomegranate The word, open flower Tsits also is used referring to the pure gold plate engraved with "Holy to Yahweh" on the forehead of the high priest's turban (Exo 28:36ff; Exo 39:30). 'And thou hast made a flower (Tsits) of pure gold (upon the forefront of the mitre) - openings of a signet - 'Holy to Jehovah (Exo 28:36,37). These are probable shapes of golden crown of high priest; one may imagine flower shape of tsits or tassel shape of tsits as follows.  These flowers may symbolize covenant people of God who shall be flourished under the God’s presence. For psalmist confess his faith in this way; “During the reign of the righteous king, men will blossom (yatsitsu Wcyciîy") in the cities (Psa 72:16).” “Israel too shall blossom (yatsits #yciîy" 3rd person sing.) abundantly and fill the whole earth with its produce (Isa 27:6).”  The word “open flowers” are not prachim, but tsitsim, which reminds us Tsitsit that symbolizes 613 commandments of the Lord, of which people of God attach to the four corners of the cloak. The shape of Tsitsit are looking similar to acacia flowers in middle East as these pictures show:  North American or Korean popular acacia flowers seem to be different from the shape of Tsitsit; cf.  This is the North American popular acacia flowers: Then, what ancient Hebrew picture letter of Tsitis #yci or ~yCi_ci might mean? The root verb of tsits is Tsuts #Wc its meaning is “to bloom” or “to shine.”  tsade, Ts, foot prints of someone, traces, side,  Yod, Y, arm and hand, hold on, unite, connect  tsade, Ts, foot prints of someone, traces, side. Attempt to interpret: 1. Flowers on the temple walls are traces of God’s visit on his covenant people. 2. Flowers on the temple walls are the glorious covenant people who should stay side by side of God’s presence. 3. Flowers on the temple walls are the blessed God’s people who should abide by the 613 commandments of the Lord. According to Isaiah 26;7, the blooming flowers on the temple walls could be the symbol of covenant people. But, it is to be fulfilled by God’s gracious visit on his covenant people, who is devoted to follow the 613 commandments of the Lord. These open flowers should be those blooming in the spring season only after cold winter, which symbolizes the days of tribulation.  People of God who are in persecution or tribulation are encouraged to wait for the day of Messiah, who will bring the days of blooming and prosperity for his people. The Lord visits his beloved ones according to his promises. May the Lord intervene and bless you whenever you seek the favor of the Lord.