6726. Tsiyyon

Lexical Summary

Tsiyyon: Zion

Original Word: צִיּוֹן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Tsiyown
Pronunciation: tsee-YONE
Phonetic Spelling: (tsee-yone')
KJV: Zion
NASB: Zion, Zion's
Word Origin: [the same (regularly) as H6725 (צִּיוּן - marker)]

1. Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Zion

The same (regularly) as tsiyuwn; Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem -- Zion.

see HEBREW tsiyuwn

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as tsiyyah
Definition
a mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer.
NASB Translation
Zion (153), Zion's (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

צִיּוֺן₁₅₄ proper name, of a location Σ(ε)ιων; ‚îyyôn, Zion (Syriac , older form, according to Lag^{Bn 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 2Chronicles 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 .

צָיוֺן see ציה. צִיּוּן see צוה above.

Topical Lexicon

Geographical and Historical Overview

צִיּוֹן (Zion) first appears as a Jebusite stronghold on the southeastern ridge of Jerusalem. David captured it and “named it the City of David” (2 Samuel 5:7). In time the name expanded to include the temple mount (Mount Moriah), then the whole city of Jerusalem, and finally the covenant people and their eschatological hope.

Davidic Royal Capital

• Zion became the seat of the Davidic monarchy. “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain” (Psalm 2:6).
• The royal palace, administrative center, and later Solomon’s temple anchored Israel’s national identity to this hill.
• The inviolability of Zion is repeatedly tied to the LORD’s covenant with David (Psalm 132:11-18; 2 Samuel 7).

Zion as the Temple Mount and Center of Worship

• After Solomon built the temple, Zion was synonymous with the divine dwelling: “For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home” (Psalm 132:13).
• Annual pilgrimage feasts drew Israel to “appear before God in Zion” (Psalm 84:7).
• Priestly service, sacrificial atonement, and Levitical song positioned Zion as the nation’s liturgical heart (2 Chronicles 5:2; Psalm 76:2).

Zion as a Metaphor for the Covenant Community

• Prophets personify Zion as “daughter Zion” (Isaiah 1:8), picturing the city as mother of the faithful remnant.
• The term thus comes to signify the people rather than the place: “Sing, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel” (Zephaniah 3:14).
• Zion’s fortunes rise or fall with the spiritual condition of her inhabitants (Micah 3:10-12).

Prophetic Zion: Judgment and Restoration

Judgment
• Because of idolatry and injustice, Zion would be plowed like a field (Micah 3:12); Jeremiah weeps that she sits desolate (Lamentations 1:4, 4:1-2).

Restoration
• Yet the same prophets promise renewal: “The LORD will comfort Zion; He will comfort all her ruins” (Isaiah 51:3).
• Nations stream to a restored Zion to learn Torah and seek peace (Isaiah 2:2-4; Micah 4:1-3).
• Post-exilic returns fulfill this pledge in part (Psalm 126; Zechariah 8:3-8), while ultimate fulfillment awaits the Messianic age.

Messianic Zion

• Zion is the stage for Messiah’s advent (Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:5 cites this).
• The suffering Servant is rejected in Zion yet later vindicated (Isaiah 53; Psalm 118:22-26).
• Messianic reign is depicted as universal: “The LORD will reign over them in Mount Zion from that day and forever” (Micah 4:7).

Zion in the Psalms and Songs of Ascent

• Psalms 46, 48, 76, 84, 87, 122, and 132 celebrate Zion’s security, beauty, and divine presence.
• The Songs of Ascent (Psalms 120-134) climax with pilgrims blessing the LORD in Zion (Psalm 134:3).

Zion and the Nations

• Zion is both refuge and rally point: “From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth” (Psalm 50:2).
• Gentiles recognize Israel’s God in Zion (Isaiah 60:14-16; Zechariah 2:10-11).
• Zion carries missionary overtones as salvation radiates from Jerusalem (Isaiah 62:11).

Theological Themes

Presence of God: Zion epitomizes Immanuel—“God with us.”

Kingship and Kingdom: Heavenly authority intersects earthly governance on Zion’s hill.

Holiness and Salvation: From Zion the LORD decrees forgiveness and deliverance (Psalm 14:7; Joel 2:32).

Joy and Praise: Zion is the birthplace of songs, thanksgiving, and eschatological joy (Isaiah 35:10).

Ministry Application

• Worship: Christian gatherings echo Zion’s liturgy by centering on God’s enthronement and covenant promises.
• Intercession: Believers “pray for the peace of Jerusalem” (Psalm 122:6), seeking the city’s welfare as part of God’s redemptive plan.
• Hope: Zion’s restoration under Messiah fortifies faith amid suffering, modeling perseverance (Psalm 125:1-2).
• Mission: As grace flows from Zion to the ends of the earth, the church proclaims “salvation comes from Zion” (Psalm 14:7).

Select References by Category

Foundational: 2 Samuel 5:7; 1 Kings 8:1; Psalm 2:6; Psalm 48:1-2

Judgment: Isaiah 3:16-26; Lamentations 2:15; Micah 3:12

Restoration: Isaiah 40:9; Isaiah 52:7-9; Joel 3:17; Zechariah 8:3

Messianic: Psalm 2; Psalm 110; Isaiah 9:6-7; Zechariah 9:9-10

Worship: Psalm 84; Psalm 122; Psalm 134

Mission to Nations: Isaiah 2:2-4; Isaiah 60:1-3; Zechariah 2:10-11

Forms and Transliterations

בְּ֭צִיּוֹן בְּצִיּ֑וֹן בְּצִיּ֔וֹן בְּצִיּ֖וֹן בְּצִיּ֗וֹן בְּצִיּ֣וֹן בְּצִיּ֥וֹן בְּצִיּֽוֹן׃ בְּצִיּוֹן֙ בְצִיּ֔וֹן בְצִיּ֖וֹן בְצִיּֽוֹן׃ בְצִיּוֹן֙ בציון בציון׃ וּ֝מִצִּיּ֗וֹן וּֽלֲצִיּ֨וֹן ׀ וּלְצִיּ֖וֹן ולציון ומציון לְצִיּ֖וֹן לְצִיּוֹן֙ לציון מִצִּ֫יּ֥וֹן מִצִּיּ֑וֹן מִצִּיּ֖וֹן מִצִּיּ֗וֹן מִצִּיּ֣וֹן מִצִּיּ֥וֹן מִצִּיּוֹן֙ מִצִּיּוֹן֮ מציון צִ֝יּ֗וֹן צִ֠יּוֹן צִ֫יּ֥וֹן צִ֭יּוֹן צִיּ֑וֹן צִיּ֔וֹן צִיּ֔וֹנָה צִיּ֖וֹן צִיּ֗וֹן צִיּ֛וֹן צִיּ֜וֹן צִיּ֞וֹן צִיּ֣וֹן צִיּ֥וֹן צִיּ֨וֹן צִיּֽוֹן׃ צִיּוֹן֒ צִיּוֹן֙ ציון ציון׃ ציונה bə·ṣî·yō·wn ḇə·ṣî·yō·wn bəṣîyōwn ḇəṣîyōwn betziYon lə·ṣî·yō·wn ləṣîyōwn letziYon miṣ·ṣî·yō·wn miṣṣîyōwn mitztziyOn ṣî·yō·w·nāh ṣî·yō·wn ṣîyōwn ṣîyōwnāh tziYon tziYonah ū·lă·ṣî·yō·wn ū·lə·ṣî·yō·wn ū·miṣ·ṣî·yō·wn ūlăṣîyōwn ulatziYon ūləṣîyōwn uletziYon ūmiṣṣîyōwn umitztziYon vetziYon

Englishman's Concordance

2 Samuel 5:7
HEB: אֵ֖ת מְצֻדַ֣ת צִיּ֑וֹן הִ֖יא עִ֥יר
NAS: the stronghold of Zion, that is the city
KJV: the strong hold of Zion: the same [is] the city
INT: David the stronghold of Zion that is the city

1 Kings 8:1
HEB: דָּוִ֖ד הִ֥יא צִיּֽוֹן׃
NAS: of David, which is Zion.
KJV: of David, which [is] Zion.
INT: of David which is Zion

2 Kings 19:21
HEB: בְּתוּלַת֙ בַּת־ צִיּ֔וֹן אַחֲרֶ֙יךָ֙ רֹ֣אשׁ
NAS: daughter of Zion; She has shaken
KJV: the daughter of Zion hath despised
INT: the virgin daughter of Zion behind head

2 Kings 19:31
HEB: וּפְלֵיטָ֖ה מֵהַ֣ר צִיּ֑וֹן קִנְאַ֛ת יְהוָ֥ה
NAS: and out of Mount Zion survivors.
KJV: out of mount Zion: the zeal
INT: survivors of Mount Zion the zeal of the LORD

1 Chronicles 11:5
HEB: אֶת־ מְצֻדַ֣ת צִיּ֔וֹן הִ֖יא עִ֥יר
NAS: the stronghold of Zion (that is, the city
KJV: the castle of Zion, which [is] the city
INT: David the stronghold of Zion he is the city

2 Chronicles 5:2
HEB: דָּוִ֖יד הִ֥יא צִיּֽוֹן׃
NAS: of David, which is Zion.
KJV: of David, which [is] Zion.
INT: of David which is Zion

Psalm 2:6
HEB: מַלְכִּ֑י עַל־ צִ֝יּ֗וֹן הַר־ קָדְשִֽׁי׃
NAS: My King Upon Zion, My holy
KJV: upon my holy hill of Zion.
INT: my King upon Zion mountain my holy

Psalm 9:11
HEB: לַ֭יהוָה יֹשֵׁ֣ב צִיּ֑וֹן הַגִּ֥ידוּ בָ֝עַמִּ֗ים
NAS: who dwells in Zion; Declare
KJV: which dwelleth in Zion: declare
INT: to the LORD dwells Zion Declare the peoples

Psalm 9:14
HEB: בְּשַֽׁעֲרֵ֥י בַת־ צִיּ֑וֹן אָ֝גִ֗ילָה בִּישׁוּעָתֶֽךָ׃
NAS: of the daughter of Zion I may rejoice
KJV: of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice
INT: the gates of the daughter of Zion may rejoice your salvation

Psalm 14:7
HEB: מִ֥י יִתֵּ֣ן מִצִּיּוֹן֮ יְשׁוּעַ֪ת יִשְׂרָ֫אֵ֥ל
NAS: of Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD
KJV: of Israel [were come] out of Zion! when the LORD
INT: Oh that of Zion the salvation of Israel

Psalm 20:2
HEB: עֶזְרְךָ֥ מִקֹּ֑דֶשׁ וּ֝מִצִּיּ֗וֹן יִסְעָדֶֽךָּ׃
NAS: And support you from Zion!
KJV: and strengthen thee out of Zion;
INT: help the sanctuary Zion and support

Psalm 48:2
HEB: הָ֫אָ֥רֶץ הַר־ צִ֭יּוֹן יַרְכְּתֵ֣י צָפ֑וֹן
NAS: Is Mount Zion [in] the far
KJV: [is] mount Zion, [on] the sides
INT: earth is Mount Zion the far north

Psalm 48:11
HEB: יִשְׂמַ֤ח ׀ הַר־ צִיּ֗וֹן תָּ֭גֵלְנָה בְּנ֣וֹת
NAS: Let Mount Zion be glad,
KJV: Let mount Zion rejoice,
INT: be glad Mount Zion rejoice the daughters

Psalm 48:12
HEB: סֹ֣בּוּ צִ֭יּוֹן וְהַקִּיפ֑וּהָ סִ֝פְר֗וּ
NAS: Walk about Zion and go around
KJV: Walk about Zion, and go round about
INT: Walk Zion and go her Count

Psalm 50:2
HEB: מִצִּיּ֥וֹן מִכְלַל־ יֹ֗פִי
NAS: Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty,
KJV: Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty,
INT: of Zion the perfection of beauty

Psalm 51:18
HEB: בִ֭רְצוֹנְךָ אֶת־ צִיּ֑וֹן תִּ֝בְנֶ֗ה חוֹמ֥וֹת
NAS: do good to Zion; Build
KJV: in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build
INT: do your favor to Zion Build the walls

Psalm 53:6
HEB: מִ֥י יִתֵּ֣ן מִצִּיּוֹן֮ יְשֻׁע֪וֹת יִשְׂרָ֫אֵ֥ל
NAS: of Israel would come out of Zion! When God
KJV: of Israel [were come] out of Zion! When God
INT: Oh that of Zion the salvation of Israel

Psalm 65:1
HEB: תְהִלָּ֓ה אֱלֹ֘הִ֥ים בְּצִיּ֑וֹן וּ֝לְךָ֗ יְשֻׁלַּם־
NAS: before You, [and] praise in Zion, O God,
KJV: for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow
INT: You praise God Zion will be performed the vow

Psalm 69:35
HEB: אֱלֹהִ֨ים ׀ י֘וֹשִׁ֤יעַ צִיּ֗וֹן וְ֭יִבְנֶה עָרֵ֣י
NAS: will save Zion and build
KJV: will save Zion, and will build
INT: God will save Zion and build the cities

Psalm 74:2
HEB: נַחֲלָתֶ֑ךָ הַר־ צִ֝יּ֗וֹן זֶ֤ה ׀ שָׁכַ֬נְתָּ
NAS: Mount Zion, where
KJV: this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.
INT: of your inheritance Mount Zion this have dwelt

Psalm 76:2
HEB: סֻכּ֑וֹ וּמְע֖וֹנָת֣וֹ בְצִיּֽוֹן׃
NAS: His dwelling place also is in Zion.
KJV: and his dwelling place in Zion.
INT: his tabernacle his dwelling Zion

Psalm 78:68
HEB: אֶֽת־ הַ֥ר צִ֝יּ֗וֹן אֲשֶׁ֣ר אָהֵֽב׃
NAS: of Judah, Mount Zion which He loved.
KJV: the mount Zion which he loved.
INT: of Judah Mount Zion which loved

Psalm 84:7
HEB: אֶל־ אֱלֹהִ֣ים בְּצִיּֽוֹן׃
NAS: before God in Zion.
KJV: to strength, [every one of them] in Zion appeareth
INT: before God Zion

Psalm 87:2
HEB: יְ֭הוָה שַׁעֲרֵ֣י צִיּ֑וֹן מִ֝כֹּ֗ל מִשְׁכְּנ֥וֹת
NAS: loves the gates of Zion More than all
KJV: the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings
INT: the LORD the gates of Zion all the dwelling

Psalm 87:5
HEB: וּֽלֲצִיּ֨וֹן ׀ יֵאָמַ֗ר אִ֣ישׁ
NAS: But of Zion it shall be said, This
KJV: And of Zion it shall be said,
INT: of Zion shall be said This

152 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6726
152 Occurrences

bə·ṣî·yō·wn — 21 Occ.
lə·ṣî·yō·wn — 5 Occ.
miṣ·ṣî·yō·wn — 12 Occ.
ṣî·yō·wn — 105 Occ.
ṣî·yō·w·nāh — 1 Occ.
ū·lă·ṣî·yō·wn — 1 Occ.
ū·lə·ṣî·yō·wn — 1 Occ.
ū·miṣ·ṣî·yō·wn — 1 Occ.
ḇə·ṣî·yō·wn — 5 Occ.