Zion
pronunciation
How to pronounce Zion in British English:
UK [ˈzaiən]
How to pronounce Zion in American English:
US [ˈzaɪən]
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- Noun:
- originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
- Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
- an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
Word Origin
- Zion
- late Old English Sion, from Greek Seon, from Hebrew Tsiyon, name of a Canaanite hill fortress in Jerusalem captured by David and called in the Bible "City of David." It became the center of Jewish life and worship.
Example
- 1. Now join me in the mating dance of zion .
- 2. These walls , often made of frosted glass , are known locally as " zion curtains " .
- 3. Praise be to the lord from zion , to him who dwells in jerusalem .
- 4. As it is written : " see , I lay in zion a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall , and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame . "
- 5. Is zion loathsome to you ?