Zion
a hill in Jerusalem, on which the Temple was built (used to symbolize the city itself, especially as a religious or spiritual center).
the Jewish people.
Palestine as the Jewish homeland and symbol of Judaism.
heaven as the final gathering place of true believers.
a city in NE Illinois.
Origin of Zion
1- Also Sion (for defs. 1-4).
Words Nearby Zion
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How to use Zion in a sentence
And, if you’re truly looking for the opposite of “roughing it,” the property also offers plush glamping tent options just nine miles from Zion.
You’ll be off the grid—there’s no electricity, limited cell service, definitely no Wi-Fi—and located on a stunning plateau down a rugged dirt road, about 25 minutes from Zion.
Kolob Canyons is the west end of Zion, accessed via the less-used Exit 40 on Interstate 15, so you’ll see far less traffic than in the main park.
The location, right on the edge of Zion and within walking distance to the East Rim Trailhead.
7 Tranquil Airbnbs Near Winter-Friendly National Parks | Megan Michelson | December 11, 2020 | Outside OnlineSkip the Zion crowds and head 90 minutes southwest to Lime Kiln Canyon, a 350-foot-high cliff offering multi-pitch sport routes.
Utah, USA Brigham Young was definitely onto something when he sought to build his Mormon “Zion” in the rugged hinterland of Utah.
Why Your Next Vacation Will Be in Turkmenistan | Brandon Presser | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTNine months later, to the day, the section I was chosen to write for, Open Zion, is closing.
Special thanks to Mary Richards Kallman for typing every single piece I have ever written for Open Zion.
I am miffed that Open Zion will not be around for me to mock what comes of the Kerry-helmed peace talks.
The fourth is from Palestinian-American writer Maysoon Zayid, on our Open Zion blog, this week.
Yes, TNR, There Really is an American Jewish Cocoon | Peter Beinart | December 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTTo his people among the heathen, even though deprived of the public ordinances of Zion, He himself proved a sanctuary.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamThe principal gathering was in Zion's Church, where more than three thousand colored people were crowded together.
The Flag Replaced on Sumter | William A. SpicerBlessed art thou, who fillest Zion with joy for the multitude of her children!
In reviewing the long track of ages, we can observe but here and there a traveller along the road to Zion.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II | Francis Augustus CoxDare's Zion und dare's Massedony und dare's de baptizin crick und den dares fafe und providence.
The Broken Sword | Dennison Worthington
British Dictionary definitions for Zion
Sion
/ (ˈzaɪən) /
the hill on which the city of Jerusalem stands
Judaism
the ancient Israelites of the Bible
the modern Jewish nation
Israel as the national home of the Jewish people
Christianity heaven regarded as the city of God and the final abode of his elect
any form of social organization, way of life, or life after death regarded as an ultimate goal
a religious community or its site, regarded as chosen by God and under his special protection
an ideal theocratic community, esp any of the Christian Churches regarded as such a community
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