English · KJV
H8303

שִׁרְיוֹן

Shiryôwn /shir-yone'/ Ask about this word
Rootand שִׂרְיֹן · the same as שְׂרָיָה (i.e. sheeted with snow)
MeaningShirjon or Sirjon, a peak of the Lebanon
KJV usageSirion.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Shiryôwn — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word Shiryôwn, represented by H8303, refers to Sirion, a peak of Lebanon. Its name is related to the idea of being "sheeted with snow." It appears 2 times across 2 unique verses in the Bible, identifying a significant landmark known by different names to different peoples.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In its biblical occurrences, H8303 functions as a specific geographical name. Deuteronomy 3:9 explicitly states that Sirion is the name the Sidonians H6722 use for Mount Hermon H2768, while the Amorites H567 call it Shenir H8149. In Psalms, it is used poetically to illustrate God's power, where His voice causes Lebanon H3844 and Sirion to "skip like a calf" H5695 Psalms 29:6.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words help clarify the identity and context of Sirion:

  • H2768 Chermôwn (Hermon): This is the primary name for the mountain, defined as an "abrupt; Chermon, a mount of Palestine." Deuteronomy 3:9 equates Hermon with Sirion.
  • H8149 Shᵉnîyr (Senir): Defined as a "peak," this is the name the Amorites used for the same mountain, further establishing its identity Deuteronomy 3:9.
  • H3844 Lᵉbânôwn (Lebanon): Meaning "(the) white mountain (from its snow)," this is the mountain range where Sirion is located and is poetically paired with it in scripture Psalms 29:6.
  • H6722 Tsîydônîy (Sidonian): The term for an "inhabitant of Tsidon." The Sidonians are the specific people identified as using the name Sirion for Mount Hermon Deuteronomy 3:9.

Theological Significance

The geographical and poetic significance of H8303 is notable.

  • Cultural Landmark: The existence of multiple names for the same mountain—Sirion H8303 for the Sidonians, Shenir H8149 for the Amorites, and Hermon H2768—highlights its prominence as a shared landmark among different ancient peoples Deuteronomy 3:9.
  • Symbol of Creation's Response to God: In Psalms, Sirion is used to demonstrate the awesome power of God's voice. Even a massive, snow-covered mountain peak is depicted as skipping H7540 in response to the Lord, like a young H1121 unicorn H7214 Psalms 29:6.

Summary

In summary, H8303 Shiryôwn is a specific and culturally significant name for Mount Hermon. Though rare, its usage provides valuable geographical clarity, linking it to the Sidonian people. Furthermore, it serves as a powerful poetic device to illustrate that no part of creation, not even a mighty mountain, is unmoved by the majesty and power of God.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 2 occurrences, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

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Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H6722 צִידֹנִי patrial from צִידוֹן; a Tsidonian or inhabitant of Tsidon; Sidonian, of Sidon, Zidonian. H2768 חֶרְמוֹן from חָרַם; abrupt; Chermon, a mount of Palestine; Hermon. H567 אֱמֹרִי probably a patronymic from an unused name derived from אָמַר in the sense of publicity, i.e. prominence; thus, a mountai H8149 שְׁנִיר or שְׂנִיר; from an unused root meaning to be pointed; peak; Shenir or Senir, a summit of Lebanon; Senir, Shenir. H3844 לְבָנוֹן from לְבַב; (the) white mountain (from its snow); Lebanon, a mountain range in Palestine; Lebanon. H5695 עֵגֶל from the same as עָגֹל; a (male) calf (as frisking round), especially one nearly grown (i.e. a steer); bullock, calf.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

Appears in 2 verses across 2 of the 39 books. Most frequent in Deuteronomy and Psalms (1 verse each); never once in the other 37.

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Deuteronomy
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Psalms

Every Occurrence

Concordance

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Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.