Names of Jerusalem

Names of Jerusalem

Jerusalem has been known by 70 names in biblical and post-biblical literature. Some of the better known names follow:

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)

Tzur Hamishor Rock of the Plain (Jer 21:13)