DMS_GL_my_tw/bible/kt/daughterofzion.md

# Daughter of Zion #

## Definition: ##

"Daughter of Zion" is a figurative way of referring to the people of Israel. It is usually used in prophecies.

* In the Old Testament, "Zion" is often used as another name for the city of Jerusalem.
* Both "Zion" and "Jerusalem" are also used to refer to Israel.
* The term "Daughter" is a term of endearment or affection. It is a metaphor for the patience and care that God has for his people. 

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* Ways to translate this could include "my daughter Israel, from Zion" or "people from Zion, who are like a daughter to me" or "Zion, my dear people Israel."
* It is best to keep the term "Zion" in this expression since it is used many times in the Bible. A note could be included in the translation to explain its figurative meaning and prophetic use.
* It is also better to keep the term "Daughter" in the translation of this expression, as long as it is understood correctly.

(See also: [[../other/jerusalem.md]], [[../kt/prophet.md]], [[../other/zion.md]])

## Bible References: ##

* [Jeremiah 06:1-3](en/tn/jer/help/06/01)
* [John 12:14-15](en/tn/jhn/help/12/14)
* [Matthew 21:4-5](en/tn/mat/help/21/04)
added version 3 2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00			`# Daughter of Zion #`

			`## Definition: ##`

			`"Daughter of Zion" is a figurative way of referring to the people of Israel. It is usually used in prophecies.`

			`* In the Old Testament, "Zion" is often used as another name for the city of Jerusalem.`
			`* Both "Zion" and "Jerusalem" are also used to refer to Israel.`
			`* The term "Daughter" is a term of endearment or affection. It is a metaphor for the patience and care that God has for his people.`

			`## Translation Suggestions: ##`

added master from April 12, 2017 2017-04-15 17:25:45 +00:00			`* Ways to translate this could include "my daughter Israel, from Zion" or "people from Zion, who are like a daughter to me" or "Zion, my dear people Israel."`
added version 3 2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00			`* It is best to keep the term "Zion" in this expression since it is used many times in the Bible. A note could be included in the translation to explain its figurative meaning and prophetic use.`
			`* It is also better to keep the term "Daughter" in the translation of this expression, as long as it is understood correctly.`

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			`## Bible References: ##`

			`* [Jeremiah 06:1-3](en/tn/jer/help/06/01)`
			`* [John 12:14-15](en/tn/jhn/help/12/14)`
			`* [Matthew 21:4-5](en/tn/mat/help/21/04)`