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11 paź 2023 · The ancient Hebrew word Tsiyon (Zion) is “a Canaanite hill fortress in Jerusalem captured by David and called in the Bible ‘City of David.’" Zion can refer to one of three places: the hill where the most ancient areas of Jerusalem stood; the city of Jerusalem itself; or the dwelling place of God.
Zion is mentioned 152 times in the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh), most often in the Prophetic books, the Book of Psalms, and the Book of Lamentations, besides six mentions in the Historical books (Kings, Samuel, Chronicles) and a single mention of the "daughters of Zion" in the Song of Songs (3:11)
4 sty 2022 · As the Bible progresses, the word Zion expands in scope and takes on an additional, spiritual meaning. The first mention of Zion in the Bible is 2 Samuel 5:7: “David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David.” Zion was originally an ancient Jebusite fortress in the city of Jerusalem.
25 kwi 2022 · What Does the Bible Say About Mount Zion? The word Zion appears 152 times in the Old Testament, seven times in the New Testament, and is not only used to describe the mountain. The Bible describes Zion as: The City of David (2 Samuel 5:7, 1 Kings 8:1, 1 Chronicles 11:5) The city of Jerusalem (Isaiah 33:20, Isaiah 40:9, Psalm 51:18)
Zion is the whole city, cited in parallel with the other fortified cities of Judah as a place of safety (Jer 4:5, 6; cf. Lam 5:11); and people of other cities are thus said to be brought “to Zion” (Jer 3:14).
19 maj 2020 · The classical Hebrew term Tsiyon (Zion) is “a Canaanite hill fortress in Jerusalem captured by David and called in the Bible ‘City of David.’" Mount Zion represents “the Kingdom of God” in Revelation 21 and “looks ahead to the New Jerusalem that will descend out of heaven.”
12 paź 2024 · Zion in Hebrew can mean “fortification,” “dryness,” “signpost,” or “to protect,” reflecting spiritual strength, transformation, guidance, and divine protection. In the Bible, Zion appears from David’s conquest to various Psalms and prophets, symbolizing God’s dwelling, redemption, and a future hope in both the Old and New ...
