Oct 11, 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 …

Jan 4, 2022 · In the Old Testament Zion refers figuratively to Israel as the people of God (Isaiah 60:14). In the New Testament, Zion refers to God’s spiritual kingdom. We have not come to Mount Sinai, …

Zion refers to a significant location in Scripture associated with God’s presence and His people. The term appears repeatedly throughout the Old and New Testaments. It first alludes to a physical mount …

Feb 26, 2025 · Zion begins as a physical place, the City of David, but through the growing prophecies about the Son of David, the Messiah, coming to establish a forever kingdom, Zion becomes a symbol …

Jan 26, 2020 · While Zion was originally a physical location, it gradually became symbolic of the nation of Israel itself. The prophets often used the term to refer not just to Jerusalem but to the entire nation …

Dec 4, 2025 · Zion, in the Old Testament, the easternmost of the two hills of ancient Jerusalem. It was the site of the Jebusite city captured by David, king of Israel and Judah, in the 10th century bce (2 …

God Himself described redeemed Israel as “My people, who dwell in Zion” (Isa 10:24; cf. 51:16); and the captives were foretold as saying, “Let us go up to Zion, to the Lord our God” (Jer 31:6).

Jul 18, 2024 · Rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures, Zion originally referred to a specific geographical location but evolved to symbolize the presence of God and the spiritual heart of Israel. The term …

In historical context, Zion originally referred to a specific fortress captured by King David, which later became known as the City of David (2 Samuel 5:7). Over time, the term expanded to represent the …

In the New Testament, Zion represents Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of faith and the heavenly Jerusalem, emphasizing God's presence among believers. Understanding Zion reminds us of God's …