Bible Dictionary

Most Holy Place

The innermost room of the tabernacle and later the temple where the Ark of the Covenant was kept.

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Letter

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Meaning

The innermost room of the tabernacle and later the temple where the Ark of the Covenant was kept.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 26:33-34
  • Leviticus 16:2
  • 1 Kings 6:19-20
  • 2 Chronicles 3:8
  • Hebrews 9:3-5
  • Hebrews 10:19-20

Also Called

holiest of all holy of holies

Original Language

Hebrew

קֹדֶשׁ הַקֳּדָשִׁים

qodesh haqqodashim

most holy place; holy of holies

Greek

ἅγια ἁγίων

hagia hagiōn

holy of holies

Meaning

The Most Holy Place was the innermost room of the tabernacle and later the temple where the Ark of the Covenant was kept.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the Most Holy Place contained the Ark of the Covenant and was separated from the Holy Place by the veil.

It was the innermost part of the tabernacle and later the temple.


Key References

  • Exodus 26:33-34
  • Leviticus 16:2
  • 1 Kings 6:19-20
  • 2 Chronicles 3:8
  • Hebrews 9:3-5
  • Hebrews 10:19-20

  • Ark of the Covenant
  • Mercy Seat
  • Holy Place
  • Tabernacle

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 26:33-34
  • Leviticus 16:2
  • 1 Kings 6:19-20
  • 2 Chronicles 3:8
  • Hebrews 9:3-5
  • Hebrews 10:19-20

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