Toponym Zion in the world's Bibles
Meaning of the name: monument; raised up; sepulcher. Related names are: Jerusalem, Israel, Judah . The translations of Zion in 82 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
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Wear it!Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David. (2SA 5:7)
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. (1KI 8:1)
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. (2KI 19:21)
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. (2KI 19:31)
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. (1CH 11:5)
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. (2CH 5:2)
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. (PSA 2:6)
Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings. (PSA 9:11)
That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation. (PSA 9:14)
Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. (PSA 14:7)
Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; (PSA 20:2)
Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. (PSA 48:2)
Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments. (PSA 48:11)
Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof. (PSA 48:12)
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. (PSA 50:2)
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. (PSA 51:18)
Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. (PSA 53:6)
For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwell there, and have it in possession. (PSA 69:35)
Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt. (PSA 74:2)
In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. (PSA 76:2)
But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved. (PSA 78:68)
They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God. (PSA 84:7)
The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. (PSA 87:2)
And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her. (PSA 87:5)
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD. (PSA 97:8)
The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. (PSA 99:2)
Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come. (PSA 102:13)
When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory. (PSA 102:16)
To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem; (PSA 102:21)
The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. (PSA 110:2)