Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 6:14 PM
Site: WELS.net University
Course: WELS.net University (WELS.net University)
Glossary: Defining Religion
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Zion

a rocky hill in Jerusalem which served as a natural fortress for the Jebusites, the inhabitants of Jerusalem before David's conquest. The name is also used in Scripture for Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 11:5), the Christian church (Hebrews 12:22-24), and heaven (Revelation 21:1-4).