Original Word: צִיוּן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tsiyuwn
Pronunciation: tsee-YOON
Phonetic Spelling: (tsee-yoon')
Definition: Signpost, Monument, Marker
Meaning: a monumental, guiding pillar

sign, title, waymark

From the same as tsiyah in the sense of conspicuousness (compare natsach); a monumental or guiding pillar -- sign, title, waymark.

see HEBREW tsiyah

see HEBREW natsach

Word Origin
from tsavah
Definition
a signpost, monument
NASB Translation
marker (1), monument (1), roadmarks (1).

צִיּוּן noun masculine sign-post, monument (Late Hebrew id. (צִיֵּין Pi`el denominative); probably from √ in original physical sense, see especially Arabic , Syriac , compare Schulth^{Hom. Wurz. 57} Kö^{ii 1, 154}; > √צין Buhl.); — absolute ׳צ, grave-stone 2 Kings 23:17; sign-post Ezekiel 39:15; guide-posts, plural צִיֻּנִים Jeremiah 31:21 ("" תַּמְרוּרִים).

Word Origin: Derived from the root צָיָה (tsayah), meaning "to be dry" or "to be parched," which is associated with a desert or wilderness context.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4592 (σημεῖον, sēmeion): This Greek term is often translated as "sign" or "miracle" in the New Testament. It shares a conceptual link with צִיוּן in that both terms denote a marker or sign that points to something beyond itself, whether it be a physical location, a divine act, or a spiritual truth. In the New Testament, σημεῖον is frequently used to describe the miracles of Jesus, which serve as signs pointing to His divine authority and the coming of God's kingdom.

Usage: The term צִיוּן is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a physical marker or monument that serves as a guide or memorial. It is often associated with marking a significant place or event, serving as a reminder or guidepost.

Context: • The term צִיוּן appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts where a physical marker or monument is used to denote a significant location or to guide travelers. In Jeremiah 31:21, the prophet instructs the people to "Set up road markers for yourself; make signposts," using the term צִיוּן to emphasize the importance of remembering the path and the way back to their homeland. This usage underscores the function of צִיוּן as a guiding and memorial tool, serving both practical and symbolic purposes.
• The concept of צִיוּן as a guiding pillar is deeply rooted in the ancient Near Eastern practice of erecting stones or markers to commemorate significant events or to provide direction. These markers were often placed along roads or at crossroads to guide travelers, ensuring they remained on the correct path.
• In a broader theological context, צִיוּן can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual guidance and remembrance, reminding the faithful of their covenant with God and their spiritual journey. The physical act of setting up a צִיוּן serves as a tangible reminder of divine promises and the importance of remaining faithful to one's spiritual path.

הַצִּיּ֣וּן הציון צִיֻּנִ֗ים צִיּ֑וּן ציון צינים haṣ·ṣî·yūn haṣṣîyūn hatztziYun ṣî·yu·nîm ṣî·yūn ṣîyūn ṣîyunîm tziYun tziyuNimInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts