inner temple

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Definitions of inner temple words

noun inner temple an edifice or place dedicated to the service or worship of a deity or deities. 1
noun inner temple (usually initial capital letter) any of the three successive houses of worship in Jerusalem in use by the Jews in Biblical times, the first built by Solomon, the second by Zerubbabel, and the third by Herod. 1
noun inner temple a synagogue, usually a Reform or Conservative one. 1
noun inner temple an edifice erected as a place of public worship; a church, especially a large or imposing one. 1
noun inner temple any place or object in which God dwells, as the body of a Christian. I Cor. 6:19. 1
noun inner temple (in France) a Protestant church. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English, variant of tempel, Old English < Latin templum space demarcated by an augur for taking auspices, temple

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