הַ/הֵיכָֽל
𐤄/𐤄𐤉𐤊𐤋
hêykâl
the temple
A large, impressive structure serving as a palace or a temple; specifically, the central building complex of a ruler's residence or the sanctuary building where deity was worshipped. In biblical usage, most commonly refers to the Israelite temple in Jerusalem, but the term also denotes royal palaces or grand halls in other Near Eastern contexts. The word conveys the sense of grandeur, monumentality, and importance as a locus of political or religious authority.
Isaiah 6:1 · Word #16
Lexicon H1964
| Lemma | הֵיכָל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤄𐤉𐤊𐤋 |
| Transliteration | hêykâl |
| Strong's | H1964 |
| Definition | A large, impressive structure serving as a palace or a temple; specifically, the central building complex of a ruler's residence or the sanctuary building where deity was worshipped. In biblical usage, most commonly refers to the Israelite temple in Jerusalem, but the term also denotes royal palaces or grand halls in other Near Eastern contexts. The word conveys the sense of grandeur, monumentality, and importance as a locus of political or religious authority. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the temple |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1964-05
the grand sanctuary
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state, with prefixed definite article ("the"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a monumental palace or temple structure serving as a central locus of authority or worship. "Grand sanctuary" preserves the sense of an impressive, authoritative sacred or royal building, and the definite article reflects the prefixed הַ. |
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