What does the word Jerusalem mean in the Bible?

Answer 1

One AnswerJerusalem (Yeruwshalayim) literally means "founded peaceful"Another Answer

Another meaning, considered by scholars to be more likely, is 'foundation of [the god] Shalem'.

Answer 2

To most Jews, Jesus doesn't really mean anything. Some may believe he was a prophet, but in general, the Jewish religion does not believe that Jesus was the son of God or the Messiah they are waiting for, so he was just a man.

Answer 3

The name is from the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) and is a combination of yir'eh (Genesis 22:14) and Shalem (Genesis 14:18), into the Hebrew "Yerushalayim" (English mispronunciation "Jerusalem"). Yir'eh means fear, awareness or cognizance of God's presence, and Shalem means perfection.

Answer 4

Jerusalem is the centre of Judaism. It is where the first and second Temples stood and where, one day, the third Temple will be built.

Answer 5

Jerusalem symbolizes the heart of the Jewish people. It is our ancient homeland and also a symbol of a future time of peace.