ἱερῷ
iero
temple
neuter of ἱερός; a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas ναός denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere):--temple.
Acts 2:46 · Word #8
Lexicon G2411
| Lemma | ἱερόν |
| Transliteration | hierón |
| Strong's | G2411 |
| In-context | temple |
| Literal | temple |
Morphology N DAT N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἱερόν |
| Strong's | G2411 |
SIBI-P1 G2411-01
in the sacred-precinct
| Root | ἱερόν (hieron) |
| Core Meanings | sacred place, holy precinct, temple complex |
| Semantic Range | the entire temple complex, sacred precincts, holy grounds, a consecrated place set apart for worship |
| Conceptual Significance | In the Gospels and Acts, ἱερόν denotes the whole temple complex in Jerusalem, the center of Jewish worship, teaching, and public prayer. Distinguishing it from ναός highlights the difference between the broader sacred space accessible to worshipers and the inner sanctuary, underscoring themes of holiness, access, and covenant identity. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,DNS — noun, dative case, neuter, singular. The dative commonly expresses location ("in"), sphere, or association. The noun is neuter singular, referring to one sacred complex or precinct. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the root sense of ἱερόν as a sacred or holy place, specifically the broader temple precinct rather than the inner sanctuary (ναός). The dative neuter singular form is reflected by the locative sense "in," conveying the typical dative function of location in Koine Greek. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἱερόν (sacred place, holy precinct, temple complex)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2411-03 |
ierou | of the sacred precinct |
Word Usage (71 occurrences of G2411)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:5 | ἱεροῦ | ierou | |
| Matthew 12:5 | ἱερῷ | iero | |
| Matthew 12:6 | ἱεροῦ | ierou |