Zion — in Hebrew, Tzion — is another name for Jerusalem in the Bible. It can also refer to the land of Israel. The term often highlights a spiritual connection between heaven and earth or a yearning for messianic redemption.
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Embroidery with the quotation "By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat, sat and wept, as we thought of Zion." (Psalms 137:1). Israel, mid-19th-early 20th century
Embroidery with the quotation "By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat, sat and wept, as we thought of Zion." (Psalms 137:1). Israel, mid-19th-early 20th century
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