Strong's Number G3485

ναός

naos · nah-os'

Transliteration:

naos{nah-os'}

Word Origin:

from a primary naio (to dwell)

TDNT:

4:880,625

Part of Speech:

noun masculine

Strong's Definition:

a fane, shrine, temple

Usage in the KJV:

temple 45, a shrine 1

Total: 46
Occurs 45 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

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 gold was placed which is distinguished from the whole enclosure)