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Σιών G4622

G4622 is the Greek word Σιών, transliterated Siṓn. The King James Version most often renders it sion.

Word: ΣιώνTransliteration: SiṓnLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 7 verses

What it means

Sion (i.e. Tsijon), a hill of Jerusalem; figuratively, the Church (militant or triumphant).

Where it comes from

of Hebrew origin (H06726).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sion 7×

Strong's own list of renderings: Sion.

Verses using Σιών

All 7 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 21:5 · KJV

Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.

John 12:15 · KJV

Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.

Romans 9:33 · KJV

As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

Romans 11:26 · KJV

And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:

Hebrews 12:22 · KJV

But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,

1 Peter 2:6 · KJV

Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

Revelation 14:1 · KJV

And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father’s name written in their foreheads.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4622 mean?

G4622 is the Greek word Σιών (Siṓn), meaning Sion (i.e. Tsijon), a hill of Jerusalem; figuratively, the Church (militant or triumphant).

How is G4622 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sion (7 times).

How many times does G4622 appear in the Bible?

Σιών (Siṓn) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4622 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (H06726).

Nearby entries

G4619 · σιτιστός — grained, i.e. fatted G4620 · σιτόμετρον — a grain-measure, i.e. (by implication)…G4621 · σῖτος — grain, especially wheat G4623 · σιωπάω — properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary…G4624 · σκανδαλίζω — to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively…G4625 · σκάνδαλον — a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare…

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