Zion (Tsiyon)
Originally one Jebusite hill in Jerusalem; by the prophets' time, shorthand for God's dwelling with His people.
Pronunciation: tsee-yone'
Hebrew · Strong's H6726 · 154 occurrences in the Old Testament (KJV)
Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
KJV translations: Zion.
Zion (Tsiyon) in the Bible — example verses
“Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.”2 Samuel 5:7 (KJV)
“Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.”1 Kings 8:1 (KJV)
“This is the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.”2 Kings 19:21 (KJV)
“For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do this.”2 Kings 19:31 (KJV)
“And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.”1 Chronicles 11:5 (KJV)
“Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.”2 Chronicles 5:2 (KJV)
“Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.”Psalms 2:6 (KJV)
“Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.”Psalms 9:11 (KJV)
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