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Lexicon :: Strong's H6726 - ṣîyôn

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צִיּוֹן
Transliteration
ṣîyôn
Pronunciation
tsee-yone'
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Part of Speech
proper locative noun
Root Word (Etymology)
The same (regularly) as צִיּוּן (H6725)
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TWOT Reference: 1910

Strong’s Definitions

צִיּוֹן Tsîyôwn, tsee-yone'; the same (regularly) as H6725; Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem:—Zion.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 154x

The KJV translates Strong's H6726 in the following manner: Zion (153x), Sion (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 154x
The KJV translates Strong's H6726 in the following manner: Zion (153x), Sion (1x).

  1. Zion = "parched place"

    1. another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
צִיּוֹן Tsîyôwn, tsee-yone'; the same (regularly) as H6725; Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem:—Zion.
STRONGS H6726: Abbreviations
צִיּוֺן 154 proper name, of a location Σ(ε)ιων; Ṣîyyôn, Zion (Syriac bdb085103, older form, according to LagBn 84, compare 198); — צ׳ 2 Samuel 5:7 +; צִיּוֺ֫נָה Jeremiah 4:6; — stronghold (of Jebusiteas), מְצֻדַת צ׳ captured by David, and made his residence 2 Samuel 5:7 = 1 Chronicles 11:5 (both + הִיא עִיר דָּוִד), on southern part of east hill of Jerusalem, distinct from site of temple 1 Kings 8:1 2 Chronicles 5:2 (both הִיא צ׳ מֵעִיר ד׳), not elsewhere in narrative, but often in poets and prophets: as name of Jerusalem, from political point of view (sometimes = inhabitants), Amos 6:7 (|| הַרשֹֿׁמְרוֺן), || יְרוּשָׁלַםִ Micah 3:10, 12 = Jeremiah 26:18; Isaiah 4:3; Isaiah 30:19; Isaiah 40:9; Isaiah 41:27; Isaiah 52:1; Isaiah 62:1; Isaiah 64:9; Zephaniah 3:16; Zechariah 1:14, 17; Psalm 51:20 and (בַּתצֿ׳) Isaiah 52:2; Micah 4:8 (|| בַּתיְֿרוּשׁ׳), Lamentations 2:13 (|| id.), also (יוֺשֶׁבֶת צ׳) Jeremiah 51:35; = Jerusalem also Isaiah 14:32; Isaiah 33:5+, so especially in phrase בְּנוֺת צ׳ Isaiah 3:16, 17; Isaiah 4:4; Songs 3:11, בְּנֵי צ׳ Lamentations 4:2; Joel 2:23; Psalm 149:2 (|| יִשְׂרָזֵל), cf. Zechariah 9:13, אֶתבָּֿנֶיהָ יָלְדָה צ׳ Isaiah 66:8, and even הַרצֿ׳ 2 Kings 19:31 = Isaiah 37:32 (both || יְרוּשׁ׳), Isaiah 29:8 (|| אַרִיאֵל Isaiah 29:7), Obadiah 17,21; Psalm 48:12 (|| יְהוֺדָה בְּנוֺת Psalm 125:1; so also הַרבַּֿת צ׳ Isaiah 16:1; and Isaiah 10:32 Qr (Kt ׃ בית || נִּבְעַתיְֿרוּשׁ׳); compare מְרוֺםצֿ׳ Jeremiah 31:12; in following הַרצֿ׳ might refer to temple-hill Isaiah 10:12 (+יְרוּשׁ׳), Isaiah 31:4 (+נִּבְעָתָהּ = יְרוּשׁ׳ Isaiah 31:5), Lamentations 5:18; Joel 3:5 (+ יְרוּשׁ׳); specifically of Jerusalem as abode of י׳ and place of his worship Amos 1:2; Isaiah 31:9; Zechariah 8:3; Micah 4:2 = Isaiah 2:3, Joel 4:16; Psalm 102:22; Psalm 135:21; Psalm 147:12 (all || יְרוּשׁ׳), Psalm 76:8 (|| שָׁלֵם); particular of sanctuary Psalm 20:3 (|| קֹדֶשׁ), Psalm 14:7 = Psalm 53:7+; of Jerusalem הַרצֿ׳ Psalm 48:3 (|| רָב֑ קִרְיַת מֶלֶח), Psalm 78:68 (|| שֵׁבֶט יְהוּדָה), Isaiah 24:23 (|| יְרוּשׁ׳), etc.; הַרֲרֵי צ׳ in same sence Psalm 133:3; particularly of sanctuary Isaiah 4:5 and (|| הַרקָֿדְשִׁי) Joel 2:1; Joel 4:17; הַרֿ קָדְשִׁי צ׳ Psalm 2:6 is seat of king. — See also בַּתצֿ׳, הַהרצֿ׳, ישֶׁבֶת צ׳, below בַּת,הַר, יָשַׁב.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

2 Samuel

5:7; 5:7

1 Kings

8:1

2 Kings

19:31

1 Chronicles

11:5

2 Chronicles

5:2

Psalms

2:6; 14:7; 20:3; 48:3; 48:12; 76:8; 78:68; 102:22; 125:1; 133:3; 135:21; 147:12; 149:2

Song of Songs

3:11

Isaiah

2:3; 3:16; 3:17; 4:3; 4:4; 4:5; 10:12; 10:32; 14:32; 16:1; 24:23; 29:7; 29:8; 30:19; 31:4; 31:5; 31:9; 33:5; 37:32; 40:9; 41:27; 52:1; 52:2; 62:1; 64:9; 66:8

Jeremiah

4:6; 26:18; 31:12; 51:35

Lamentations

2:13; 4:2; 5:18

Joel

2:1; 2:23; 3:5

Amos

1:2; 6:7

Obadiah

1:17

Micah

3:10; 3:12; 4:2; 4:8

Zephaniah

3:16

Zechariah

1:14; 1:17; 8:3; 9:13

H6726

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Strong's Number H6726 matches the Hebrew צִיּוֹן (ṣîyôn),
which occurs 153 times in 153 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 1 / 4 (2Sa 5:7–Isa 3:17)

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 5:7 - But David captured the fortress of Zion, which is now called the City of David.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 8:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 8:1 - Solomon then summoned to Jerusalem the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes—the leaders of the ancestral families of the Israelites. They were to bring the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant to the Temple from its location in the City of David, also known as Zion.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 19:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 19:21 - And the LORD has spoken this word against him:
“The virgin daughter of Zion
despises you and laughs at you.
The daughter of Jerusalem
shakes her head in derision as you flee.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 19:31

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 19:31 - For a remnant of my people will spread out from Jerusalem,
a group of survivors from Mount Zion.
The passionate commitment of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies[fn]
will make this happen!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 11:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 11:5 - The people of Jebus taunted David, saying, “You’ll never get in here!” But David captured the fortress of Zion, which is now called the City of David.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 5:2

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 5:2 - Solomon then summoned to Jerusalem the elders of Israel and all the heads of tribes—the leaders of the ancestral families of Israel. They were to bring the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant to the Temple from its location in the City of David, also known as Zion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 2:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:6 - For the Lord declares, “I have placed my chosen king on the throne
in Jerusalem,[fn] on my holy mountain.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:11 - Sing praises to the LORD who reigns in Jerusalem.[fn]
Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:14 - Save me so I can praise you publicly at Jerusalem’s gates,
so I can rejoice that you have rescued me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 14:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 14:7 - Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel?
When the LORD restores his people,
Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 20:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 20:2 - May he send you help from his sanctuary
and strengthen you from Jerusalem.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 48:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 48:2 - It is high and magnificent;
the whole earth rejoices to see it!
Mount Zion, the holy mountain,[fn]
is the city of the great King!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 48:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 48:11 - Let the people on Mount Zion rejoice.
Let all the towns of Judah be glad
because of your justice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 48:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 48:12 - Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem.[fn]
Walk around and count the many towers.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 50:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 50:2 - From Mount Zion, the perfection of beauty,
God shines in glorious radiance.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 51:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:18 - Look with favor on Zion and help her;
rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 53:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 53:6 - Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel?
When God restores his people,
Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 65:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 65:1 - For the choir director: A song. A psalm of David.

What mighty praise, O God,
belongs to you in Zion.
We will fulfill our vows to you,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:35

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:35 - For God will save Jerusalem[fn]
and rebuild the towns of Judah.
His people will live there
and settle in their own land.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:2 - Remember that we are the people you chose long ago,
the tribe you redeemed as your own special possession!
And remember Jerusalem,[fn] your home here on earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 76:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 76:2 - Jerusalem[fn] is where he lives;
Mount Zion is his home.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:68

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:68 - He chose instead the tribe of Judah,
and Mount Zion, which he loved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 84:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 84:7 - They will continue to grow stronger,
and each of them will appear before God in Jerusalem.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 87:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 87:2 - He loves the city of Jerusalem
more than any other city in Israel.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 87:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 87:5 - Regarding Jerusalem[fn] it will be said,
“Everyone enjoys the rights of citizenship there.”
And the Most High will personally bless this city.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 97:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 97:8 - Jerusalem[fn] has heard and rejoiced,
and all the towns of Judah are glad
because of your justice, O LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 99:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 99:2 - The LORD sits in majesty in Jerusalem,[fn]
exalted above all the nations.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 102:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 102:13 - You will arise and have mercy on Jerusalem[fn]—
and now is the time to pity her,
now is the time you promised to help.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 102:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 102:16 - For the LORD will rebuild Jerusalem.
He will appear in his glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 102:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 102:21 - And so the LORD’s fame will be celebrated in Zion,
his praises in Jerusalem,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 110:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 110:2 - The LORD will extend your powerful kingdom from Jerusalem[fn];
you will rule over your enemies.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 125:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 125:1 - A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.

Those who trust in the LORD are as secure as Mount Zion;
they will not be defeated but will endure forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 126:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 126:1 - A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.

When the LORD brought back his exiles to Jerusalem,[fn]
it was like a dream!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 128:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 128:5 - May the LORD continually bless you from Zion.
May you see Jerusalem prosper as long as you live.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 129:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 129:5 - May all who hate Jerusalem[fn]
be turned back in shameful defeat.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 132:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:13 - For the LORD has chosen Jerusalem[fn];
he has desired it for his home.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 133:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 133:3 - Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon
that falls on the mountains of Zion.
And there the LORD has pronounced his blessing,
even life everlasting.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 134:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 134:3 - May the LORD, who made heaven and earth,
bless you from Jerusalem.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 135:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 135:21 - The LORD be praised from Zion,
for he lives here in Jerusalem.
Praise the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 137:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 137:1 - Beside the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept
as we thought of Jerusalem.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 137:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 137:3 - For our captors demanded a song from us.
Our tormentors insisted on a joyful hymn:
“Sing us one of those songs of Jerusalem!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 146:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 146:10 - The LORD will reign forever.
He will be your God, O Jerusalem,[fn] throughout the generations.
Praise the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:12 - Glorify the LORD, O Jerusalem!
Praise your God, O Zion!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 149:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:2 - O Israel, rejoice in your Maker.
O people of Jerusalem,[fn] exult in your King.

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Unchecked Copy Box Sng 3:11

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 3:11 - Young Woman
Come out to see King Solomon,
young women of Jerusalem.[fn]
He wears the crown his mother gave him on his wedding day,
his most joyous day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:8 - Beautiful Jerusalem[fn] stands abandoned
like a watchman’s shelter in a vineyard,
like a lean-to in a cucumber field after the harvest,
like a helpless city under siege.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 1:27

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:27 - Zion will be restored by justice;
those who repent will be revived by righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 2:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 2:3 - People from many nations will come and say,
“Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD,
to the house of Jacob’s God.
There he will teach us his ways,
and we will walk in his paths.”
For the LORD’s teaching will go out from Zion;
his word will go out from Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 3:16

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 3:16 - The LORD says, “Beautiful Zion[fn] is haughty:
craning her elegant neck,
flirting with her eyes,
walking with dainty steps,
tinkling her ankle bracelets.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 3:17

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 3:17 - So the Lord will send scabs on her head;
the LORD will make beautiful Zion bald.”

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2. LOAD PAGE 2 Isa 4:3–Jer 26:18

3. LOAD PAGE 3 Jer 30:17–Zec 8:2

4. LOAD PAGE 4 Zec 8:3–Zec 9:13

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