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Overview

Zion

The word Zion appears repeatedly in all the books of scripture of the Church. In latter-day revelation, Zion is defined as “the pure in heart.”¹

In the early days of this dispensation, Church leaders counseled members to build up Zion by emigrating to a central location. Today our leaders counsel us to build up Zion wherever we live. Members of the Church are asked to remain in their native lands and help establish the Church there. Many temples are being built so Latter-day Saints throughout the world can receive temple blessings.

The word Zion can also refer to specific geographic locations, as follows:

• The city of Enoch²

• The ancient city of Jerusalem³

• The New Jerusalem, which will be built in Jackson County, Missouri⁴

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Notes

1. Doctrine and Covenants 97:21.

2. See Moses 7:18–21.

3. See 2 Samuel 5:6–7; 1 Kings 8:1; 2 Kings 9:28.

4. See Doctrine and Covenants 45:66–67; 57:1–3; Articles of Faith 1:10.