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Lexicon :: Strong's G3485 - naos

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ναός
Transliteration
naos (Key)
Pronunciation
nah-os'
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From a primary naio (to dwell)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 4:880,625

Trench's Synonyms: iii. ἱερόν, ναός.

Strong’s Definitions

ναός naós, nah-os'; from a primary ναίω naíō (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple:—shrine, temple. Compare G2411.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 46x

The KJV translates Strong's G3485 in the following manner: temple (45x), a shrine (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 46x
The KJV translates Strong's G3485 in the following manner: temple (45x), a shrine (1x).

  1. used of the temple at Jerusalem, but only of the sacred edifice (or sanctuary) itself, consisting of the Holy place and the Holy of Holies (in classical Greek it is used of the sanctuary or cell of the temple, where the image of the god was placed which is distinguished from the whole enclosure)

  2. any heathen temple or shrine

  3. metaph. the spiritual temple consisting of the saints of all ages joined together by and in Christ

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ναός naós, nah-os'; from a primary ναίω naíō (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple:—shrine, temple. Compare G2411.
STRONGS G3485:
ναός, ναοῦ, ὁ (ναίω to dwell), the Sept. for הֵיכָל, used of the temple at Jerusalem, but only of the sacred edifice (or sanctuary) itself, consisting of the Holy place and the Holy of holies (in classical Greek used of the sanctuary or cell of a temple, where the image of the god was placed, called also δόμος, σηκός, which is to be distinguished from τό ἱερόν, the whole temple, the entire consecrated enclosure; this distinction is observed also in the Bible; see ἱερόν, p. 299{a}): Matthew 23:16f, 35 27:40; Mark 14:58; Mark 15:29; John 2:19; Revelation 11:2; nor need Matthew 27:5 be regarded as an exception, provided we suppose that Judas in his desperation entered the Holy place, which no one but the priests was allowed to enter ((note the εἰς (others, ἐν) of T Tr WH)). with Θεοῦ, τοῦ Θεοῦ, added: Matthew 26:61; 1 Corinthians 3:17; 2 Corinthians 6:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 11:1; used specifically of the Holy place, where the priests officiated: Luke 1:9, 21f; of the Holy of holies (see καταπέτασμα), Matthew 27:51; Mark 15:38; Luke 23:45. in the visions of the Revelation used of the temple of the 'New Jerusalem': Revelation 3:12; Revelation 7:15; Revelation 11:19; Revelation 14:15, 17; Revelation 15:5f, 8; Revelation 16:1, 17; of any temple whatever prepared for the true God, Acts 7:48 Rec.; Acts 17:24. of miniature silver temples modeled after the temple of Diana (i. e. Artemis (which see)) of Ephesus, Acts 19:24. ὁ Θεός ναός αὐτῆς ἐστιν, takes the place of a temple in it, Revelation 21:22. metaphorically, of a company of Christians, a Christian church, as dwelt in by the Spirit of God: 1 Corinthians 3:16; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Ephesians 2:21; for the same reason, of the bodies of Christians, 1 Corinthians 6:19. of the body of Christ, ὁ ναός τοῦ σώματος αὐτοῦ (epexegetical genitive (Winer's Grammar, 531 (494))), John 2:21, and according to the Evangelist's interpretation in 19 also. ((From Homer on.))
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
23:16; 23:35; 26:61; 27:5; 27:40; 27:51
Mark
14:58; 15:29; 15:38
Luke
1:9; 1:21; 23:45
John
2:19; 2:21
Acts
7:48; 17:24; 19:24
1 Corinthians
3:16; 3:17; 6:19
2 Corinthians
6:16; 6:16
Ephesians
2:21
2 Thessalonians
2:4
Revelation
3:12; 7:15; 11:1; 11:2; 11:19; 14:15; 14:17; 15:5; 15:8; 16:1; 16:17; 21:22

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3485 matches the Greek ναός (naos),
which occurs 45 times in 39 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears [an oath] by the sanctuary of the temple, that is nothing (non-binding); but whoever swears [an oath] by the gold of the temple is obligated [as a debtor to fulfill his vow and keep his promise].’

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 23:17

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 23:17 - “You fools and blind men! Which is more important, the gold or the sanctuary of the temple that sanctified the gold?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 23:21

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 23:21 - “And whoever swears [an oath] by the sanctuary of the temple, swears by it and by Him who dwells within it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 23:35

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 23:35 - so that on you will come the guilt of all the blood of the righteous shed on earth, from the blood of righteous [fn]Abel to the blood of Zechariah [the priest], the son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:61

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:61 - and testified, “This man said, ‘[fn]I am able to [fn]tear down the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 27:5

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:5 - And throwing the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary, he left; and went away and [fn]hanged himself.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 27:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:40 - and they said [tauntingly], “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself [from death]! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 27:51

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:51 - And [at once] the veil [of the Holy of Holies] of the temple was [fn]torn in two from top to bottom; the earth shook and the rocks were split apart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:58

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:58 - “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this temple (sanctuary) that was made with hands, and in three days I will build another made without hands.’”

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 15:29 - Those who were passing by were insulting Him with abusive and insolent language, wagging their heads [as a sign of contempt], and saying, “Ha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in [only] three days,

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 15:38

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 15:38 - And the veil [of the Holy of Holies] of the temple was torn in two from [fn]top to bottom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:9

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:9 - as was the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter [the sanctuary of] the temple of the Lord and [fn]burn incense [on the altar of incense].

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:21 -

The people [outside in the court] were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering about his long delay in the temple.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:22

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:22 - But when he did come out, he was unable to speak to them. They realized that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he kept making signs to them, and remained mute.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 23:45

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:45 - because the sun was [fn]obscured; and the veil [of the Holy of Holies] of the temple was [fn]torn in two [from top to bottom].

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 2:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 2:19 - Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 2:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 2:20 - Then the Jews replied, “It took forty-six years to build this temple, and You will raise it up in three days?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 2:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 2:21 - But He was speaking of the temple which was His body.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 17:24

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:24 - “The God who created the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands;

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 19:24

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:24 - Now a man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of [the goddess] Artemis (Diana), was bringing no small profit to the craftsmen.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 3:16

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 3:16 -

[fn]Do you not know and understand that you [the church] are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells [permanently] in you [collectively and individually]?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 3:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 3:17 - If anyone destroys the temple of God [corrupting it with false doctrine], God will destroy the destroyer; for the temple of God is holy (sacred), and that is what you are.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 6:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 6:19 - Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is within you, whom you have [received as a gift] from God, and that you are not your own [property]?

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 6:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 6:16 - What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said:

“I WILL DWELL AMONG THEM AND WALK AMONG THEM;

AND I WILL BE THEIR GOD, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 2:21

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 2:21 - in whom the whole structure is joined together, and it continues [to increase] growing into a holy temple in the Lord [a sanctuary dedicated, set apart, and sacred to the presence of the Lord].

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Th 2:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 2:4 - who opposes and exalts himself [so proudly and so insolently] above [fn]every so-called god or object of worship, so that he [actually enters and] takes his seat in the temple of God, publicly proclaiming that he himself is God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 3:12 - ‘He who overcomes [the world through believing that Jesus is the Son of God], I will make him a [fn]pillar in the temple of My God; he will most certainly never be put out of it, and I will write on him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, the new Jerusalem, which descends out of heaven from My God, and My [own] new name.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 7:15

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:15 - “For this reason, they are [standing] before the throne of God; and they serve Him [in worship] day and night in His temple; and He who sits on the throne will [fn]spread His tabernacle over them and shelter and protect them [with His presence].

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Then there was given to me a [fn]measuring rod like a staff; and someone said, “[fn]Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar [of incense], and [count] those who worship in it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 11:2 - “But leave out the court [of the Gentiles] which is outside the temple and do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles (the nations); and they will trample the holy city for forty-two months (three and one-half years).

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And the temple of God which is in heaven was opened; and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple, and there were flashes of lightning, loud rumblings and peals of thunder and an earthquake and a great hailstorm.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 14:15

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 14:15 - And another angel came out of the temple, calling with a loud voice to Him who was sitting upon the cloud, “Put in Your sickle and reap [at once], for the hour to reap [in judgment] has arrived, because the earth’s harvest is fully ripened.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 14:17 -

Then another angel came out of the temple (sanctuary) in heaven, and he also had a sharp sickle.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 15:5 -

After these things I looked, and the temple (sanctuary) of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened,

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 15:6

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 15:6 - and the seven angels who had the seven plagues (afflictions, calamities) came out of the temple, arrayed in linen, pure and gleaming, and wrapped around their chests were golden sashes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 15:8 - And the temple was filled with [fn]smoke from the glory and radiance and splendor of God and from His power; and no one was able to enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were finished.

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Then I heard a loud voice from the temple, saying to the seven angels, “Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath and indignation of God.”

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Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple from the throne [of God], saying, “It is done. [It is all over, it is all accomplished, it has come.]”

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 21:22

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I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all] and the Lamb are its temple.

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