Holy of holies Definition & Meaning

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Holy of holies

Holy of holies Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Holy of holies? [n] (Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the Temple of Jerusalem where the Ark of the Covenant was kept [n] (figurative) something regarded as sacred or inviolable; "every politician fears to touch that holy of holies, the Social Security System" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Holy of holies: sanctum sanctorum Related Terms \| Find terms related to Holy of holies: 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 holy \| the ineffable \| the inenarrable \| the inexpressible \| the numinous \| the unspeakable \| the unutterable See Also \| sacredness \| sanctuary \| Tabernacle

Holy of holies Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Holy of holies?

[n] (Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the Temple of Jerusalem where the Ark of the Covenant was kept
[n] (figurative) something regarded as sacred or inviolable; "every politician fears to touch that holy of holies, the Social Security System"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Holy of holies: sanctum sanctorum

See Also | sacredness | sanctuary | Tabernacle

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