Strong's Lexicon Sion: Sion Original Word: שִׂיאֹן Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "lofty" or "elevated." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4622: Σιών (Sion) - Refers to the same location in the Greek Septuagint and the New Testament, often used interchangeably with Zion, which can denote Jerusalem or the heavenly city. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, "Sion" refers to a specific location, often associated with Mount Hermon. It is used to denote a place of elevation and significance, symbolizing strength and majesty. Cultural and Historical Background: Sion is often identified with Mount Hermon, a prominent mountain in the Anti-Lebanon range. In ancient times, this region was significant for its strategic location and its association with various Canaanite and Israelite religious practices. The mountain's height and visibility made it a natural landmark and a symbol of divine presence and power. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nasa Definition another name for Mount Hermon NASB Translation Sion (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׂיאֹן proper name, of a mountain, i.e. Hermon, ׳הַר שׂ הוּא חֶרְמוֺן Deuteronomy 4:48 (compare Di Dr). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sion From siy'; peak; Sion, the summit of Mt. Hermon -- Sion. see HEBREW siy' Forms and Transliterations שִׂיאֹ֖ן שיאן śî’ōn śî·’ōn siOnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 4:48 HEB: וְעַד־ הַ֥ר שִׂיאֹ֖ן ה֥וּא חֶרְמֽוֹן׃ NAS: as Mount Sion (that is, Hermon), KJV: even unto mount Sion, which [is] Hermon, INT: far Mount Sion he which Hermon |