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Holy of Holies

Holman Bible Dictionary

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The innermost sanctuary of the Temple. Separated from the other parts of the Temple by a thick curtain, the holy of holies was specially associated with the presence of Yahweh. In the early years of the existence of the Temple the holy of holies contained the ark of the covenant. See Temple.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Holy of Holies'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​h/holy-of-holies.html. 1991.
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