Strong’s H1965
הֵיכַל
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, spacious building, often used to denote a temple or palace. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is most frequently used to describe 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
Ezra 4:14;Ezra 5:14;Ezra 5:14;Ezra 5:14;Ezra 5:15;Ezra 6:5;Ezra 6:5;Daniel 4:4;Daniel 4:29;Daniel 5:2;Daniel 5:3;Daniel 5:5;Daniel 6:18