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The meaning of ἅγιον

Understanding hágion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

neuter of ἅγιος holiest (of all), holy place, sanctuary. - a sacred thing (i.e. spot)

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ἅγιον

Phonetichag'-ee-on
Transliterationhágion
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

neuter of ἅγιος holiest (of all), holy place, sanctuary. - a sacred thing (i.e. spot)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

10 total references
ReferenceText
Hebrews 9:12

Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

Word: ἅγιον (hágion)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
10x
Most Frequent Book
Hebrews
Book Distribution

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