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holy of holies
holy of ho·lies (hō′lēz)n.1. Judaism The sanctuary inside the tabernacle in the Temple of Jerusalem, in which the Ark of the Covenant was kept.2. Eastern Orthodox Church The bema or sanctuary in a church.3. A place of awe.
[Translation of Late Latin sānctum sānctōrum (ultimately translation of Hebrew qōdeš haq-qodāšîm) : sānctum, neuter of sānctus, holy + sānctōrum, neuter genitive pl. of sānctus.]holy of holies n 1. any place of special sanctity 2. (Judaism) (capitals) the innermost compartment of the Jewish tabernacle, and later of the Temple, where the Ark was enshrined ho′ly of ho′lies
n. the innermost chamber of the Biblical tabernacle and the Temple in Jerusalem, in which the ark of the covenant was kept. [1350–1400; Middle English, translation of Late Latin sanctum sanctōrum, translation of Greek tò hágion tôn hagíōn, itself translation of Hebrew qōdesh haqqodāshīm] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | holy of holies - (figurative) something regarded as sacred or inviolable; "every politician fears to touch that holy of holies, the Social Security System"sacredness - the quality of being sacred | | 2. | holy of holies - (Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the temple of Solomon where the Ark of the Covenant was keptsanctum sanctorumsanctuary - a consecrated place where sacred objects are keptTabernacle - (Judaism) a portable sanctuary in which the Jews carried the Ark of the Covenant on their exodusJudaism - the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud |
Translationsholy of holies
holy of holiesA sacred or special place. Although used more generally today, the phrase originally described the sanctuary of the tabernacle in the Temple of Jerusalem where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. When it comes to college basketball, this is sacred ground—the holy of holies.See also: holy, ofholy of holiesA place of awe or sacredness, as in The corporate board room is the holy of holies here. This expression is a translation of the Hebrew term for the sanctuary inside the tabernacle of the Temple of Jerusalem, where the sacred Ark of the Covenant was kept (Exodus 26:34). Its figurative use dates from the second half of the 1800s. See also: holy, ofthe holy of holies If you describe something, especially a place, as the holy of holies, you mean that people think it is the most special or important thing of its kind. Last year, his work was performed at the Aldeburgh Festival, the holy of holies in the contemporary British music scene. Note: In a Jewish synagogue, the holy of holies is the inner room which only the chief rabbi may enter. See also: holy, ofholy of holies a place or thing regarded as sacrosanct. The reference here is to the Hebrew phrase for the inner chamber of the sanctuary in the Jewish Temple at Jerusalem, separated by a veil from the outer chamber.See also: holy, ofˌholy of ˈholies (humorous) a special place which only particular people can enter: This room is the holy of holies. It contains the most valuable books in the world. ♢ The boss invited me into his holy of holies this morning. What a fantastic office he’s got!In a Jewish temple, the holy of holies is the inner part, which only the chief priest can enter.See also: holy, ofholy of holies
holy of holies the innermost compartment of the Jewish tabernacle, and later of the Temple, where the Ark was enshrined Holy of Holies among the ancient Hebrews, the sacred part of the tabernacle (movable sanctuary) and later of the temple of Jerusalem that could be entered only by the high priest and only once a year. According to religious tradition, the ark of the covenant of Moses was preserved in the holy of holies. Metaphorically, it has come to mean that which is most sacred or most treasured. holy of holies
Synonyms for holy of holiesnoun (figurative) something regarded as sacred or inviolableRelated Wordsnoun (Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the temple of Solomon where the Ark of the Covenant was keptSynonymsRelated Words- sanctuary
- Tabernacle
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