Adytum

ADYTUM

ad'-i-tum (Latin from Greek aduton, adjective adutos, "not to be entered"):

Applied to the innermost sanctuary or chambers in ancient temples, and to secret places which were open only to priests: hence, also to the Holy of Holies in the Jewish temple.

See TEMPLE.


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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'ADYTUM'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.