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Zion

[zahy-uhn]

noun

  1. a hill in Jerusalem, on which the Temple was built (used to symbolize the city itself, especially as a religious or spiritual center).

  2. the Jewish people.

  3. Palestine as the Jewish homeland and symbol of Judaism.

  4. heaven as the final gathering place of true believers.

  5. a city in NE Illinois.



Zion

/ ˈɪə /

noun

  1. the hill on which the city of Jerusalem stands

  2. Judaism

    1. the ancient Israelites of the Bible

    2. the modern Jewish nation

    3. Israel as the national home of the Jewish people

  3. Christianity heaven regarded as the city of God and the final abode of his elect

  4. any form of social organization, way of life, or life after death regarded as an ultimate goal

    1. a religious community or its site, regarded as chosen by God and under his special protection

    2. an ideal theocratic community, esp any of the Christian Churches regarded as such a community

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Zion1

before 1000; < Hebrew īō; replacing Middle English, Old English Sion < Late Latin (Vulgate) ō < Greek (Septuagint) ṓn < Hebrew, as above
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Now, Ifat, her husband Zion, and six younger relatives are packing up what they can from the home they've lived in for 29 years - and trying to decide where they'll stay over the coming days.

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Nelson said her and her partner Zion Foster were "so blessed" and had "never felt more in love", sharing pictures of them holding the girls in hospital.

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During the first portion of the voluntary workouts, the Chargers experimented on the offensive line with Zion Johnson at center.

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Zion Johnson could move from left guard to center, which would put returning center Bradley Bozeman, right guard Trey Pipkins III and free-agent acquisition Andre James in line to compete for the left guard position.

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His addition will add some competition, especially at left guard, where the options could be incumbent starter Zion Johnson, returning center Bradley Bozeman, former right guard Trey Pipkins III or free agent signing Andre James.

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