Definitions for Jerusalem
dʒɪˈru sə ləm, -zə-jerusalem

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 3 votes

1. Jerusalem, capital of Israelnoun

   capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel; it was captured from Jordan in 1967 in the Six Day War; a holy city for Jews and Christians and Muslims; was the capital of an ancient kingdom

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 5 votes

1. Jerusalemnoun

   Ancient city of Palestine and the current capital of Israel; a holy city for Judaism (Temple of Solomon and the capital of the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judeah), Christianity (Christ's crucifixion and resurrection), and Islam (Muhammad's ascension to heaven).

2. Etymology: From Ierusalem, Hierusalem, from Latin Hierosolyma, from Ἰερουσαλήμ, from ירושלים, from Western Semitic (attested in Ancient Egyptian), compound of Semitic *uru 'house, town' and *salim either 'peace' or 'Shalim, Canaanite goddess of twilight'.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Jerusalem

   Jerusalem is third single from Alphavilles album Afternoons in Utopia. It is their seventh single overall, although it was only made available in Germany. It was released in November 1986.

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1. jerusalem

   Jerusalem is a city located in the Middle East, primarily within the boundaries of Israel, though its eastern part, including the old city, is claimed by Palestine. As one of the oldest cities in the world, it holds significant historical, religious, and cultural significance, particularly for the three major Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Many sacred sites such as the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Al-Aqsa Mosque are located in Jerusalem. It is traditionally recognized as the biblical Holy Land and is currently the proclaimed capital of Israel, although this status is highly disputed internationally.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. Jerusalemnoun

   the chief city of Palestine, intimately associated with the glory of the Jewish nation, and the life and death of Jesus Christ

2. Etymology: [Gr. 'Ieroysalh`m, fr. Heb. Yrshlaim.]

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1. Jerusalem

   Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, though not internationally recognized as such, and one of the oldest cities in the world. It is located in the Judean Mountains, between the Mediterranean Sea and the northern edge of the Dead Sea. It is Israel's largest city in both population and area, if East Jerusalem is included, with a population of 801,000 residents over an area of 125.1 km². Jerusalem is also a holy city to the three major Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity and Islam. During its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed twice, besieged 23 times, attacked 52 times, and captured and recaptured 44 times. The oldest part of the city was settled in the 4th millennium BCE. In 1538, walls were built around Jerusalem under Suleiman the Magnificent. Today those walls define the Old City, which has been traditionally divided into four quarters—known since the early 19th century as the Armenian, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Quarters. The Old City became a World Heritage site in 1981, and is on the List of World Heritage in Danger. Modern Jerusalem has grown far beyond its boundaries.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Jerusalem

   the capital of Palestine, holy city of the Jews, belonged originally to the Jebusites, but was captured by David and made his capital; a strong place, built on four hills 2000 ft. above the Mediterranean, enclosed within walls and protected nearly all round by deep valleys and rising grounds beyond; it has been so often besieged, overthrown, and rebuilt that the present city stands on rubbish heaps, the ruins of ancient structures.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. jerusalem

   A celebrated city of Syria, the capital of the ancient Judæa and the modern Palestine. This city was called Salem in 1913 B.C.; its king was slain by Joshua, 1451 B.C. It was taken by David, 1048 B.C., who dwelt in the fort, calling it the City of David. Jerusalem was taken by the Persians in 614; retaken by the emperor Heraclius, 628; by the Saracens, 637; and by the Crusaders, when 70,000 infidels were put to the sword; taken by Saladin, 1187; by the Turks, who drove away the Saracens, 1217 and 1239. It was held by the French under Bonaparte, February, 1799.

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1. jerusalemnoun

   Her radiance is like a very precious stone, like a Jasper stone, bright as crystal. The city has a massive high wall, with 12 gates. There are 3 gates on the east, 3 gates on the north, 3 gates on the south, 3 gates on the west, and the city wall have 12 foundations. The city is laid out in a square, its length and width are the same. Leveled and measured at 12,000 in its length, width and height are equal. 144 cubits according to human measurement. The building material of its wall is jasper, and the city is Tehorah gold like clear glass. The foundation of the city wall is adorned with every kind of precious stone; jasper, sapphire, chalcedony, emerald, sardonyx, carnelian, chrysolite, beryl, topaz, chrysoprase, jacinth, and amethyst. The 12 gates are 12 pearls ; each individual gate is made of a single pearl.

   He then carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, arrayed with God's glory.

   Etymology: New Mothership (Fertility Land)

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on October 31, 2023  

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1. jerusalem

   Song lyrics by jerusalem -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by jerusalem on the Lyrics.com website.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. Jerusalem

   Expresses the Hebrew for “habitation of peace.”

How to pronounce Jerusalem?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say Jerusalem in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Jerusalem in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Jerusalem in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Jerusalem in a Sentence

1. Hillel Neuer:

   Jerusalem is the ancient capital where the Temple stood and David ruled, and that’s why they oppose any further excavations that might confirm Jewish ties to Jerusalem.

2. Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Al-Malki:

   We see today that the issue of Palestine and the Palestinian question, the issue of Jerusalem and the occupation of Jerusalem, is the most important issue for all Muslims and Arabs and the world alike.

3. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee:

   Shame on the Obama administration for agreeing to a deal that empowers an evil Iranian regime to carry out its threat to 'wipe Israel off the map' and bring 'death to America.' John Kerry should have long ago gotten up on his crutches, walked out of the sham talks, and went straight to Jerusalem to stand next to Benjamin Netanyahu and declared that America will stand with Israel and the other sane governments of the Middle East instead of with the terrorist government of Iran.

4. Benjamin Netanyahu:

   Mnuchin said. Israel gets ready to open the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. ( AP) The treasury secretary’s comments come amid celebration and mass protests in Israel and Gaza leading up to Monday’s festivities. Israel prepared enthusiastically Sunday for the formal embassy opening with a gala party at its Foreign Ministry that included President Trump’s daughter Ivanka, President Trump daughter Ivanka husband Jared Kushner, and other U.S. officials. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told revelers that Trump's December declaration recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital was the right thing to do. Thank you, President President Trump, for your bold decision. Thank you for making the alliance between Israel and the United States stronger than ever.

5. Ammar Awad/Reuters Massive spontaneous protests:

   I call on all the demonstrators in Jerusalem, on the right and the left, to behave responsibly and not to act violently. We are brotherly people.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Jerusalem
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jerusalem
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jerusalem
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Jerusalem
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Jerusalem
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
9. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Jerusalem