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Ἰερουσαλήμ (Jerusalem)

The city of “Jerusalem” (Hierousalem), which is also spelled “Hierosoluma” in some places in  Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts and Galatians, described the city of Jerusalem as well as its inhabitants.  This alternative spelling for Jerusalem is first used in Mt. 23:37.  It is found most often in the books of Luke and Acts.  Aside from the books, it is limited to Mk. 11:1; Rom. 15:19, 25; 15:26, 31; 1 Cor. 16:3; Gal. 4:25-26; Heb. 12:22; Rev. 3:12; 21:2; 21:10.