Zion
['zaiən]
Definition
(noun.) originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem; 'the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion''.
Checker: Marge--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
(n.) Hence, the theocracy, or church of God.
(n.) The heavenly Jerusalem; heaven.
Edited by Carmella
Definition
n. Jerusalem: the Israelitish theocracy: the Christian Church: heaven.—adv. Zī′onward heavenward.
Edited by Dorothy
Examples
- They appear even now preparing to advance--God of Zion, protect us! Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Who dares to arrest a Knight of the Temple of Zion, within the girth of his own Preceptory, and in the presence of the Grand Master? Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- But he cannot bear his armour, and what other Christian shall do battle for the oppressed of Zion? Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Ten zecchins from my brave young master--twenty from this pearl of Zion--Oh, happy day! Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- These Gentiles, cruel and oppressive as they are, are in some sort dependent on the dispersed children of Zion, whom they despise and persecute. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
Checker: Peggy