Lexical Definition
Σιών Siṓn (see-own') Zion N:N--L
of Hebrew origin (צִיּוֹן)
Sion.
- Sion (i.e. Tsijon), a hill of Jerusalem
- figuratively, the Church (militant or triumphant)
Usage: 4 forms in 1142 verses
Abbott-Smith
Σιών
indecl.,
in NT anarth., but in LXX when used of the city of Jerusalem, ἡ Σ. (Heb. צִיּוֹן),
Zion;
1. the mountain: in typical sense, of the Church, He 12:22; of heaven, Re 14:1.
2. The city, i.e. Jerusalem; in poetical sense;
(a) of the inhabitants: θυγάτηρ Σ, Mt 21:5, Jo 12:15 (LXX);
(b) in wider sense, of Israel: Ro 11:26;
(c) fig.: τίθήμι ἐν Σ λίθον, Ro 9:33, I Pe 2:6 (LXX).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 21:5 |
| John | 12:15 |
| Romans | 9:33 · 11:26 |
| Hebrews | 12:22 |
| 1 Peter | 2:6 |
| Revelation | 14:1 |