About The Word Holy of holies

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Holy of holies

Holy of holies Meaning & Definition
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

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