How do you pronounce the name Zion?
How is Zion pronounced in the Bible?
Tsade is usually rendered as z in English Bible translations, hence the spelling Zion (rather than Tzion). This convention apparently originates in German orthography, where z is always pronounced [t͡s].
How do you pronounce Zion in Hebrew?
What does Zion mean?
A zion was a citadel that was in the center of Jerusalem, which explains why it means “highest point.” Today it’s known as the biblical term for the Promised Land; Zionism refers to the movement to establish a Jewish homeland.