Strong’s G3485

ναός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

naos

Pronunciation

nah-OS

Definition

Temple, sanctuary

Meaning

a temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides.

Usage

In the New Testament, "ναός" (naos) refers specifically to the inner sanctuary or the most sacred part of the temple where God's presence dwells. It is distinct from the broader temple complex, which includes the outer courts. The term is used both literally, to describe the physical temple in Jerusalem, and metaphorically, to describe the body of Christ and the body of believers as the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit.

Bible references

Matthew 23:16;Matthew 23:16;Matthew 23:17;Matthew 23:21;Matthew 23:35;Matthew 26:61;Matthew 27:5;Matthew 27:40;Matthew 27:51;Mark 14:58;Mark 15:29;Mark 15:38;Luke 1:9;Luke 1:21;Luke 1:22;Luke 23:45;John 2:19;John 2:20;John 2:21;Acts 17:24;Acts 19:24;1 Corinthians 3:16;1 Corinthians 3:17;1 Corinthians 3:17;1 Corinthians 6:19