sion Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
sion in Easton's Bible Dictionary
elevated. (1.) Denotes Mount Hermon in Deut. 4:48; called Sirion by the Sidonians, and by the Amorites Shenir (Deut. 3:9). (See HERMON T0001754.) (2.) The Greek form of Zion (q.v.) in Matt. 21:5; John 12:15.
sion in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(lofty), Mount. 1. One of the various names of Mount Hermon. #De 4:48| only. 2. The Greek form of the Hebrew name Zion, the famous mount of the temple. 1 Macc. 4:37,60; 5:54; 6:48,62; 7:33; 10:11; 14:27; #Heb 12:22; Re 14:1| [JERUSALEM]
sion in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
SI'ON (lofty), the name of two mountains in Palestine. 1. One of the various names of Mount Hermon. Deut 4:48: See Hermon. 2. The Greek form of the Hebrew name "Zion." Matt 21:5; John 12:15. See Zion.