Zion

Zion designates a location in Jerusalem that developed into a symbolic term in biblical and later literature. Initially connected to a fortified site associated with royal power, Zion eventually symbolized the city as a whole, especially as the center of divine presence, temple worship, and collective identity. Over time, the term expanded beyond geography to express ideas of belonging, protection, restoration, and communal hope, while still remaining anchored in the physical city of Jerusalem.