הֵיכַל

he.khalNoun (Masculine)H1965

temple

From: (Aramaic) corresponding to H1964 (הֵיכָל)

Short Definition

{a large public building, such as a palace or temple}

Full Lexicon Entry

temple 1) palace, temple 1a) palace 1b) temple (in Jerusalem) 1c) temple (pagan)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology A:N-M

DescriptionA:N-M

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezra
4
Daniel
3

Key Passages

  • Daniel 5:2
  • Daniel 5:3
  • Daniel 5:5
  • Ezra 4:14
  • Ezra 5:14

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