Strong’s H1964

הֵיכָל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

heykal

Pronunciation

hay-KAHL

Definition

Temple, palace, sanctuary

Meaning

a large public building, palace, temple

Usage

The Hebrew word "hekal" primarily refers to a large and significant building, often used to denote a temple or palace. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is most frequently associated with the Temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. It can also refer to royal palaces or other grand structures.

Bible references

1 Samuel 1:9;1 Samuel 3:3;2 Samuel 22:7;1 Kings 6:3;1 Kings 6:5;1 Kings 6:17;1 Kings 6:33;1 Kings 7:21;1 Kings 7:50;1 Kings 21:1;2 Kings 18:16;2 Kings 20:18;2 Kings 23:4;2 Kings 24:13;2 Chronicles 3:17;2 Chronicles 4:7;2 Chronicles 4:8;2 Chronicles 4:22;2 Chronicles 26:16;2 Chronicles 27:2;2 Chronicles 29:16;2 Chronicles 36:7;Ezra 3:6;Ezra 3:10;Ezra 4:1