Bible dictionary for children
Zion
Zion is a name associated with Jerusalem and, in some passages, God's people or their hoped-for future.
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What does it mean?
Zion is a name associated with Jerusalem and, in some passages, God's people or their hoped-for future. Its meaning develops across biblical poetry and prophecy.
Psalm 87 praises Zion as a city connected with God's love. The poem uses the place name with a wider sense of belonging.
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Why might a city name carry meaning beyond its streets and buildings?
An example from the Bible
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The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Luke 2:41–52
After Passover in Jerusalem, Jesus’ parents searched for him and found him in the temple among the teachers.
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Related reading: Psalm 87:2
Yahweh loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
