Names of Jerusalem
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Jerusalem has been known by 70 names in biblical and post-biblical literature. Some of the better known names follow:
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 Adonay Yireh |
The Lord is seen (Gen 22:14) |
 Ariel |
Lion of God (Is 29:1) |
 Betulah |
Virgin (Lam 1:16) |
 Drushah |
Sought After (Is 62:12) |
 Gai Hizayon |
Valley of Vision (Is 22:1) |
 Gilah |
Joy (Is 65:18) |
 Ir Ha'Elohim |
City of God (Ps 87:2) |
 Ir Ha'Emet |
City of Truth (Zech 8:3) |
 Jebus |
(Judges 19:10) |
 Kir |
City (Ezek 13:14) |
 Kiriyah Aliza |
Joyful City (Is 22:2) |
 Kiryat Hannah David |
City Where (Is 29:1) David Camped |
 Kiryah Ne'emanah |
Faithful City (Is 1:25) |
 Klilat Yoffi |
Paragon of Beauty (Lam 2:15) |
 Moriah |
(Gen 22:2) |
 Neveh Zedek |
Righteous Dwelling (Jer 31:22) |
 Oholivah |
My Tent is in Her (Ezek 23:4) |
 Shalem |
Peace (Whole) (Gen 14:18) |
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 Tzur Hamishor
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Rock of the Plain (Jer 21:13)
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