The meaning of “Σιών”
Understanding Siṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (צִיּוֹן) Sion. - Sion (i.e. Tsijon), a hill of Jerusalem - figuratively, the Church (militant or trium...
Σιών
of Hebrew origin (צִיּוֹן) Sion. - Sion (i.e. Tsijon), a hill of Jerusalem - figuratively, the Church (militant or triumphant)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:5 | “Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.” Word: Σιών (Siṓn) | |
| John 12:15 | “Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.” Word: Σιών (Siṓn) | |
| Romans 11:26 | “And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:” Word: Σιών (Siṓn) | |
| Hebrews 12:22 | “But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,” Word: Σιών (Siṓn) | |
| 1 Peter 2:6 | “Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.” Word: Σιών (Siṓn) |