Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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Sion | Yes | No | No | No |
Israel | Yes | No | No | No |
Sion (noun) | Israel (noun) |
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an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal | Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine |
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine | an ancient kingdom of the Hebrew tribes at the southeastern end of the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Saul around 1025 BC and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC |
originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem |