Temple in Scripture.
Explore temple in the Bible through the Hebrew 'Heikhal' (Temple, palace) and Greek 'Naos' (Temple, sanctuary). Discover how every original-language word for Temple deepens your understanding of Scripture.
Greek Terms
Definition Comparison
| Strong's | Word | Language | Definition | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1964 | הֵיכָלhêykâl | Hebrew | probably from יָכֹל (in the sense of capacity) palace, temple. - a large public building, such as a palace or temple 1) palace, temple, nave, sanctuary 1a) palace 1b) temple (palace of God as king) 1c) hall, nave (of Ezekiel's temple) 1d) temple (of heavenly temple) | 76 |
| G3485 | ναόςnaós | Greek | shrine, temple. - a fane, shrine, temple | 40 |
| G2411 | ἱερόνhierón | Greek | neuter of ἱερός temple. - a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas ναός denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere) | 67 |
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