Sion

Sion [N] [H] [S]

elevated.

  • Denotes Mount Hermon in Deuteronomy 4:48 ; called Sirion by the Sidonians, and by the Amorites Shenir ( Deuteronomy 3:9 ). (See HERMON .)

  • The Greek form of Zion (q.v.) in Matthew 21:5 ; John 12:15 .

    These dictionary topics are from
    M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
    published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.

    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    [H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
    [S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary

    Bibliography Information

    Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Sion". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .