예루살렘; 시온산; 이스라엘
A biblical name for the city of Jerusalem, specifically referring to one of its hills (Mount Zion), or metaphorically for the land of Israel.
예문:
"The prophets often spoke of Zion as the dwelling place of God."
"Historically, Mount Zion is one of the most significant hills in Jerusalem."
"The return to Zion became a central theme in Jewish aspirations after the exile."
천상의 도시; 약속의 땅; 기독교회
(In religious thought, especially Christian) The heavenly city or kingdom of heaven; metaphorically, the Christian Church, or a spiritual promised land of peace and unity.
예문:
"Many hymns describe the faithful marching toward the glorious gates of Zion."
"For early settlers, the new territory represented their own personal Zion, a place free from persecution."
"The concept of Zion often embodies the ultimate hope for redemption and eternal peace."
아프리카; 고향; 해방의 땅
(Among Rastafarians) Africa, especially Ethiopia, viewed as the ancestral homeland and a place of spiritual and physical liberation.
예문:
"Rastafarians often sing about returning to Zion, meaning the continent of Africa."
"The movement views Zion as the place where true freedom and cultural heritage reside."