- sanctuary (= Holy of Holies)
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sanctuary (= Holy of Holies)
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holy of holies — ► NOUN 1) historical the inner chamber of the sanctuary in the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. 2) a place regarded as most sacred or special … English terms dictionary
Holy of Holies — The Holy of Holies is a term in the Hebrew Bible which referred to the inner sanctuary of the Tabernacle and later the Temple in Jerusalem which could be entered only by the High Priest on Yom Kippur. Contemporary Judaism and certain branches of… … Wikipedia
Holy of Holies (LDS Church) — The Salt Lake Temple contains a Holy of Holies … Wikipedia
holy of holies — noun 1. (figurative) something regarded as sacred or inviolable every politician fears to touch that holy of holies, the Social Security System • Hypernyms: ↑sacredness 2. (Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle… … Useful english dictionary
holy of holies — Synonyms and related words: adytum, ashram, cabinet, cell, cloister, closet, den, hermitage, hideaway, hideout, hiding place, ivory tower, lair, mew, privacy, recess, retreat, sacrarium, sanctuary, sanctum, sanctum sanctorum, secret place, the… … Moby Thesaurus
Holy of Holies — interior sanctuary in the Jewish tabernacle and temple where the Ark of the Covenant was kept (was entered only by the high priest once a year), Holy Place … English contemporary dictionary
holy of holies — noun 1》 historical the inner chamber of the sanctuary in the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. 2》 a place regarded as most sacred or special … English new terms dictionary
Sanctuary — For the TV series, see Sanctuary (TV series). For other uses, see Sanctuary (disambiguation). Ajax violates Cassandra s sanctuary at the Palladium: tondo of an Attic cup, ca. 440–430 BCE A sanctuary is any place of safety. They may be categorized … Wikipedia
Sanctuary — • A consecrated place of refuge • Church architecture term Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Sanctuary ♦ Sanctuary … Catholic encyclopedia
Sanctuary — Sanc tu*a*ry, n.; pl. {Sanctuaries}. [OE. seintuarie, OF. saintuaire, F. sanctuaire, fr. L. sanctuarium, from sanctus sacred, holy. See {Saint}.] A sacred place; a consecrated spot; a holy and inviolable site. Hence, specifically: (a) The most… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sanctuary — mid 14c., building set apart for holy worship, from Anglo Fr. sentuarie, from O.Fr. sainctuarie, from L.L. sanctuarium a sacred place, shrine (especially the Hebrew Holy of Holies; see SANCTUM (Cf. sanctum)), also a private room, from L. sanctus… … Etymology dictionary
