Zion

Zion
The Doctrine and Covenants contains many passages in
which the Lord commands the Saints to “seek to bring forth
and establish the cause of Zion” (D&C 6:6; see also D&C 11:6;
12:6; 14:6).
The word Zion has various meanings in the scriptures.
The most general definition of the word is “the pure in heart”
(D&C 97:21). Zion is often used in this way to refer to the
Lord’s people or to the Church and its stakes (see D&C 82:14).
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 that 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 Enoch (see Moses 7:18–21).
• The ancient city of Jerusalem (see 2 Samuel 5:6–7;
1 Kings 8:1; 2 Kings 9:28).
The New Jerusalem, which will be built in Jackson
County, Missouri (see D&C 45:66–67; 57:1–3; Articles
of Faith 1:10).