Naos

The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 3485

Original Word	Word Origin
naovß	from a primary naio (to dwell)
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Naos	4:880,625
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
nah-os'	Noun Masculine

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)
any heathen temple or shrine
metaph. the spiritual temple consisting of the saints of all ages joined together by and in Christ

King James Word Usage - Total: 46

temple 45, a shrine 1

KJV Verse Count
Matthew	8
Mark	3
Luke	4
John	3
Acts	3
1 Corinthians	3
2 Corinthians	1
Ephesians	1
2 Thessalonians	1
Revelation	13

Total	40

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Naos". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". .

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