holy of holies

holy of ho·lies (hlz)

n.

1. Judaism The sanctuary inside the tabernacle in the Temple of Jerusalem, in which the Ark of the Covenant was kept.

2. Eastern Orthodox Church The bema or sanctuary in a church.

3. A place of awe.

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[Translation of Late Latin snctum snctrum (ultimately translation of Hebrew qde haq-qodîm) : snctum, neuter of snctus, holy + snctrum, neuter genitive pl. of snctus.]

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holy of holies

n

1. any place of special sanctity

2. (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) (capitals) the innermost compartment of the Jewish tabernacle, and later of the Temple, where the Ark was enshrined

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	holy of holies - (figurative) something regarded as sacred or inviolable; "every politician fears to touch that holy of holies, the Social Security System" sacredness - the quality of being sacred
	2.	holy of holies - (Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the temple of Solomon where the Ark of the Covenant was kept sanctum sanctorum sanctuary - a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept Tabernacle - (Judaism) a portable sanctuary in which the Jews carried the Ark of the Covenant on their exodus Judaism - the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud

Translations

holy of holies n → sancta sanctorum m inv

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holy of holies n → sancta sanctorum m inv