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Adytum

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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ad´i -tum (Latin from Greek ἄδυτον , áduton , adjective ádutos , "not to be entered"): Applied to the innermost sanctuary or chambers in ancient temples, and to secret places which were open only to priests: hence, also to the Holy of Holies in the Jewish temple. See TEMPLE .

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Adytum'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​a/adytum.html. 1915.
 
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