ἱερόν
hierosNoun (Neuter)G2411
temple
From: neuter of G2413 (ἱερός);
Short Definition
a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas G3485 (ναός) denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.in Hom., marvellous, mighty, divine.
2.(Also in Hom, and later cl.) consecrated to the deity, sacred
3.As subst.
a(so in Hom.), τὰ ἱ., sacrifices, sacred rites, sacred things
blater, τὸ ἱ. , a consecrated or sacred place, a temple
LXX Usage: (מִקְדָּשׁ); τό ἱ, (בַּיִת), (עֲזָרָה); very frequently in -4 Mac
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
68 timesAppears 68 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
24
Luke
14
John
11
Matthew
9
Mark
9
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 9:13
- Acts 26:21
- John 11:56
- Luke 2:27
- Matthew 21:12
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