Holy Of Holies Definition

hōlēz
noun
The innermost part of the Jewish tabernacle and Temple, where the ark of the covenant was kept.
Webster's New World
The bema or sanctuary in a church.
American Heritage
Any most sacred place.
Webster's New World
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pronoun

The most sacred place within a sacred building.

Wiktionary

(informal, humorous) One's private retreat, inner sanctum.

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Origin of Holy Of Holies

  • Translation of Late Latin sānctum sānctōrum (ultimately translation of Hebrew qōdeš haq-qodāšîm) sānctum neuter of sānctus holy sānctōrum neuter genitive pl. of sānctus

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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