ἱερόν
hee-er-ON
temple (the whole complex)
noun, n.
In the New Testament
Distinct from ναός (the inner sanctuary). Hierarchy, hieroglyphics = ἱερός (sacred). Jesus cleansed the ἱερόν.
Memory Hook
hee-er-ON — HIERarchy = sacred order; ἱερόν = the sacred TEMPLE complex.
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