Hebrew · H4720, G39

מִקְדָּשׁ

A consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace , sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum · Holy Place

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מִקְדָּשׁ H4720 a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace , sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum

Pronunciation miqĕdāš

Sacred space set apart by consecration, functioning as God's dwelling or refuge for His people.

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ἅγιον G39 Holy Place

Pronunciation hágion

Separated to God and sharing His purity, not merely ceremonially sacred but morally set apart.

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What does מִקְדָּשׁ (miqdash) mean in the Bible?

מִקְדָּשׁ · ἅγιον is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a sacred place set apart for God's presence".

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What does מִקְדָּשׁ · ἅγιον mean in the Bible?

מִקְדָּשׁ · ἅγιον is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a sacred place set apart for God's presence".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4720, G39?

H4720, G39 is connected to 74 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. a sacred place set apart for God's presence

Strong's H4720, G39

Lexical occurrences 74 verses

Source Gloss

a sacred place set apart for God's presence

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