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Sion

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Sion is a name used for Mount Hermon in Deuteronomy 4:48 and is also the Greek form of Zion in the New Testament.
Biblical Usage
As a name for Hermon, Sion identifies a prominent mountain associated with the northern boundary of Israel’s territory. In the New Testament, the form Sion refers to Zion.
Scripture References
Deuteronomy 4:48 Deuteronomy 3:9 Matthew 21:5 John 12:15 1Macc 4:37 1Macc 4:60 1Macc 5:54 1Macc 6:48 1Macc 6:62 1Macc 7:33 1Macc 10:11 1Macc 14:27 Hebrews 12:22 Revelation 14:1
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