The meaning of “מִקְדָּשׁ”
Understanding miqdâsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מִקְּדָשׁ miqqᵉdâsh (mik-ked-awsh'); (Exodus 15:17), from קָדַשׁ chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. - a co...
מִקְדָּשׁ
or מִקְּדָשׁ miqqᵉdâsh (mik-ked-awsh'); (Exodus 15:17), from קָדַשׁ chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. - a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum 1) sacred place, sanctuary, holy place 1a) sanctuary 1a1) of the temple 1a2) of the tabernacle 1a3) of Ezekiel's temple 1a4) of Jehovah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 25:8 | “And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.” Word: מִקְדָּשׁ (miqdâsh) | |
| Numbers 18:1 | “And the Lord said unto Aaron, Thou and thy sons and thy father’s house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary: and thou and thy sons with thee shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood.” Word: מִקְדָּשׁ (miqdâsh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 28:10 | “Take heed now; for the Lord hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.” Word: מִקְדָּשׁ (miqdâsh) | |
| Nehemiah 10:39 | “For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, unto the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God. ” Word: מִקְדָּשׁ (miqdâsh) | |
| Isaiah 60:13 | “The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine tree, and the box together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious.” Word: מִקְדָּשׁ (miqdâsh) |