שִׂיאֹן (si.on)
si.on
(Mount) Sirion
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Hebrew word si’on refers to Mount Sirion, a peak that serves as another name for Mount Hermon. Its meaning is “lofty,” a description that fits the mountain’s physical prominence in the northern landscape of ancient Israel.
This term appears only once in the Bible, found in Deuteronomy 4:48. In this context, it identifies the geographical boundary of the territory conquered by the Israelites under Moses. The text uses Sirion to mark the extent of their victory, standing alongside other regional names like Bashan.
While Hermon is the more common designation for this mountain range in Scripture, the use of Sirion highlights its towering nature. This single reference anchors the historical account of the conquest by providing a specific, high landmark that defined the northern limit of the land taken from Sihon and Og.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Mount Sirion, known in other parts of Scripture as Hermon, stands as a towering landmark in the northern landscape. Its name carries the sense of loftiness or height, reflecting its physical prominence above the surrounding valleys. This single mention in Deuteronomy marks the northern boundary of the land Israel inherited, serving as a concrete reminder of God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to give them territory.
When we read about such specific geographical details, it helps us grasp the reality of God’s historical work. The mountain was not just a random peak; it defined the extent of what was given. For believers today, these markers remind us that God is precise and reliable. He guides His people with clear boundaries and tangible provisions, anchoring our trust in His consistent character throughout history.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Siyon1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שִׂיאֹ֖ן1×
Key Verses
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Deuteronomy 4:48
from Aroer, which is on the edge of the valley of the Arnon, even to Mount Siyon (also called Hermon),
This verse uses Sirion to define the northern limit of the conquered land, highlighting its role as a geographical marker of God's provision.