Hebrew · H6944, H1964 · unreviewed

קדש היכל

A sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity · a large public building, such as a palace or temple

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קֹדֶשׁ H6944 a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
Pronunciation qōdeš
Sanctity defined by separateness from the profane; God's realm intrinsically set apart and demanding human reverence.
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הֵיכָל H1964 a large public building, such as a palace or temple
Pronunciation mihêḵālô
Royal or sacred architectural space; shifts from earthly palace to God's heavenly temple as theological metaphor
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What does קדש היכל (qadosh hekal) mean in the Bible?

קֹדֶשׁ · הֵיכָל is a Hebrew word meaning "holy sanctuary or temple".

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Meaning

holy sanctuary or temple
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