The City of Righteousness
Names, Titles, Distinguishing Characteristics, and Those Who Dwell in the City of Righteousness with Verse References
The Holy Bible refers to the City of Righteousness by many names and titles, each revealing something about its identity, character, and significance in God’s purposes. The most prominent name is Zion, or Sion.
The following tables bring together these biblical names, titles, and descriptions — including distinguishing characteristics, blessings, and those who dwell in the City of Righteousness — along with their corresponding Scripture references, providing a comprehensive overview of how this city is identified and described throughout the Holy Bible.
Names and Titles of the City of Righteousness
| Name or Title | KJV Verse |
|---|---|
| Zion | 2 Samuel 5:7; 1 Kings 8:1; 2 Kings 19:21; 2 Kings 19:31; 1 Chronicles 11:5; 2 Chronicles 5:2; Psalms 2:6; Psalms 9:11; Psalms 9:14; Psalms 14:7; Psalms 20:2; Psalms 48:2; Psalms 48:11; Psalms 48:12; Psalms 50:2; Psalms 51:18; Psalms 53:6; Psalms 69:35; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 76:2; Psalms 78:68; Psalms 84:7; Psalms 87:2; Psalms 87:5; Psalms 97:8; Psalms 99:2; Psalms 102:13; Psalms 102:16; Psalms 102:21; Psalms 110:2; Psalms 125:1; Psalms 126:1; Psalms 128:5; Psalms 129:5; Psalms 132:13; Psalms 133:3; Psalms 134:3; Psalms 135:21; Psalms 137:1; Psalms 137:3; Psalms 146:10; Psalms 147:12; Psalms 149:2; Song of Solomon 3:11; Isaiah 1:8; Isaiah 1:27; Isaiah 2:3; Isaiah 3:16; Isaiah 3:17; Isaiah 4:3; Isaiah 4:4; Isaiah 4:5; Isaiah 8:18; Isaiah 10:12; Isaiah 10:24; Isaiah 10:32; Isaiah 12:6; Isaiah 14:32; Isaiah 16:1; Isaiah 18:7; Isaiah 24:23; Isaiah 28:16; Isaiah 29:8; Isaiah 30:19; Isaiah 31:4; Isaiah 31:9; Isaiah 33:5; Isaiah 33:14; Isaiah 33:20; Isaiah 34:8; Isaiah 35:10; Isaiah 37:22; Isaiah 37:32; Isaiah 40:9; Isaiah 41:27; Isaiah 46:13; Isaiah 49:14; Isaiah 51:3; Isaiah 51:11; Isaiah 51:16; Isaiah 52:1; Isaiah 52:2; Isaiah 52:7; Isaiah 52:8; Isaiah 59:20; Isaiah 60:14; Isaiah 61:3; Isaiah 62:1; Isaiah 62:11; Isaiah 64:10; Isaiah 66:8; Jeremiah 3:14; Jeremiah 4:6; Jeremiah 4:31; Jeremiah 6:2; Jeremiah 6:23; Jeremiah 8:19; Jeremiah 9:19; Jeremiah 14:19; Jeremiah 26:18; Jeremiah 30:17; Jeremiah 31:6; Jeremiah 31:12; Jeremiah 50:5; Jeremiah 50:28; Jeremiah 51:10; Jeremiah 51:24; Jeremiah 51:35; Lamentations 1:4; Lamentations 1:6; Lamentations 1:17; Lamentations 2:1; Lamentations 2:4; Lamentations 2:6; Lamentations 2:8; Lamentations 2:10; Lamentations 2:13; Lamentations 2:18; Lamentations 4:2; Lamentations 4:11; Lamentations 4:22; Lamentations 5:11; Lamentations 5:18; Joel 2:1; Joel 2:15; Joel 2:23; Joel 2:32; Joel 3:16; Joel 3:17; Joel 3:21; Amos 1:2; Amos 6:1; Obadiah 1:17; Obadiah 1:21; Micah 1:13; Micah 3:10; Micah 3:12; Micah 4:2; Micah 4:7; Micah 4:8; Micah 4:10; Micah 4:11; Micah 4:13; Zephaniah 3:14; Zephaniah 3:16; Zechariah 1:14; Zechariah 1:17; Zechariah 2:7; Zechariah 2:10; Zechariah 8:2; Zechariah 8:3; Zechariah 9:9; Zechariah 9:13 |
| Sion | Deuteronomy 4:48; Psalms 65:1; Matthew 21:5; John 12:15; Romans 9:33; Romans 11:26; Hebrews 12:22; 1 Peter 2:6; Revelation 14:1 |
| City of David | 2 Samuel 5:7 |
| Fortress of Zion | 2 Samuel 5:7 |
| City of God | Psalm 87:3 |
| City of Our God | Psalm 48:1 |
| City of the Great King | Psalm 48:2 |
| City of Truth | Zechariah 8:3 |
| City of Righteousness | Isaiah 1:26 |
| Faithful City | Isaiah 1:26 |
| Holy City | Isaiah 52:1; Revelation 11:2; Revelation 21:2; Revelation 22:19 |
| Holy Hill | Psalm 2:6 |
| Holy Mountain | Isaiah 11:9 |
| Mountain of His Holiness | Psalm 48:1 |
| Mountain of Holiness | Zechariah 8:3 |
| Mountain of the Lord | Isaiah 2:3 |
| Mount Sion | Hebrews 12:22 |
| Daughter of Zion | Isaiah 1:8 |
| Virgin Daughter of Zion | Isaiah 37:22 |
| Heavenly Jerusalem | Hebrews 12:22 |
| Jerusalem Which Is Above | Galatians 4:26 |
| New Jerusalem | Revelation 3:12; Revelation 21:2 |
| City of the Living God | Hebrews 12:22 |
| The Bride, the Lamb's Wife | Revelation 21:9; Revelation 21:10 |
| The Lord Is There | Ezekiel 48:35 |
| The Lord's Holy Mountain | Isaiah 65:25 |
| The Lord's House | Isaiah 2:2 |
| Mountain of the Lord's House | Isaiah 2:2 |
| The Zion of the Holy One of Israel | Isaiah 60:14 |
| The City of Our Solemnities | Isaiah 33:20 |
Distinguishing Characteristics of the City of Righteousness
| Distinguishing Characteristic | KJV Verse |
|---|---|
| A Great and High Wall | Revelation 21:12 |
| City of Pure Gold, Like Clear Glass | Revelation 21:18 |
| City Measured as a Perfect Cube | Revelation 21:16 |
| Foundations Garnished with Precious Stones | Revelation 21:19; Revelation 21:20 |
| Gates Never Shut | Revelation 21:25 |
| Gates of Pearl | Revelation 21:21 |
| Having the Glory of God | Revelation 21:11 |
| Holy City Descending Out of Heaven | Revelation 21:2 |
| Joy of the Whole Earth | Psalm 48:2 |
| Light Like a Jasper Stone, Clear as Crystal | Revelation 21:11 |
| No More Curse | Revelation 22:3 |
| No Need of Sun or Moon — the Glory of God Lights It | Revelation 21:23 |
| No Night There | Revelation 21:25 |
| No Temple Therein — the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb Are the Temple | Revelation 21:22 |
| Perfection of Beauty | Psalm 50:2 |
| Prepared as a Bride Adorned for Her Husband | Revelation 21:2 |
| River of the Water of Life | Revelation 22:1 |
| River of the Water of Life, Clear as Crystal | Revelation 22:1 |
| River Proceeding Out of the Throne of God and of the Lamb | Revelation 22:1 |
| Street of Pure Gold, Transparent Glass | Revelation 21:21 |
| Tree of Life Bearing Twelve Fruits | Revelation 22:2 |
| Twelve Foundations with the Names of the Apostles | Revelation 21:14 |
| Twelve Gates with the Names of the Tribes | Revelation 21:12 |
| Leaves for the Healing of the Nations | Revelation 22:2 |
Those Who Dwell in or Are Associated With the City of Righteousness
| Characteristic, Blessing, or Association | KJV Verse |
|---|---|
| His Name in Their Foreheads | Revelation 22:4 |
| His Servants Shall See His Face | Revelation 22:4 |
| They Shall Reign Forever and Ever | Revelation 22:5 |
| The Redeemed of the Lord | Isaiah 62:12 |
| Nations Walk in Its Light | Revelation 21:24 |
| Kings of the Earth Bring Their Glory and Honour Into It | Revelation 21:24 |
| The Nations of Them Which Are Saved | Revelation 21:24 |
| They Shall Serve Him | Revelation 22:3 |
| They Shall See His Face | Revelation 22:4 |
| Mother of Us All | Galatians 4:26 |
