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“Zion is a symbol or metaphor for the historical city of Jerusalem. But behind this metaphor lies a complex cluster of interlocking themes of immense theological significance. In various parts of the Scriptures we find the following concepts associated with the city of Zion: the temple as Yahweh’s dwelling place; the covenant people of God...; the royal Davidic kingship...; the world center from which God’s law will be promulgated and to which the Gentile nations of the world will flow; the renewed heavens and earth...”<ref>DBI, Zion</ref> | “Zion is a symbol or metaphor for the historical city of Jerusalem. But behind this metaphor lies a complex cluster of interlocking themes of immense theological significance. In various parts of the Scriptures we find the following concepts associated with the city of Zion: the temple as Yahweh’s dwelling place; the covenant people of God...; the royal Davidic kingship...; the world center from which God’s law will be promulgated and to which the Gentile nations of the world will flow; the renewed heavens and earth...”<ref>DBI, Zion</ref> | ||
*In [[Psalm 2]], the image of the sacred temple-mountain called "Zion" maps onto the city and temple of Jerusalem. | *In [[Psalm 2]], the image of the sacred temple-mountain called "Zion" maps onto the city and temple of Jerusalem. Yahweh's king, depicted as a metal image, is placed in this sacred temple as a symbol of Yahweh's rule. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 09:20, 15 February 2020
Key Words
| Word/Phrase | Gloss | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| צִיּוֹן | "Zion" | Ps. 2:6 |
| הַר קֹדֶשׁ | "sacred mountain" | Ps. 2:6 |
Ancient Setting
Zion is “an ancient name for various parts of Jerusalem, of Judah and all the land.”[1]
Target Domains
Jerusalem
“Zion is a symbol or metaphor for the historical city of Jerusalem. But behind this metaphor lies a complex cluster of interlocking themes of immense theological significance. In various parts of the Scriptures we find the following concepts associated with the city of Zion: the temple as Yahweh’s dwelling place; the covenant people of God...; the royal Davidic kingship...; the world center from which God’s law will be promulgated and to which the Gentile nations of the world will flow; the renewed heavens and earth...”[2]
- In Psalm 2, the image of the sacred temple-mountain called "Zion" maps onto the city and temple of Jerusalem. Yahweh's king, depicted as a metal image, is placed in this sacred temple as a symbol of Yahweh's rule.