ναὸν
naós
temple
Inner sanctuary or main structure of a temple; the specific sacred space within a sanctuary where a deity was believed to dwell or where the chief cultic image was kept. In the context of Greco-Roman and Israelite/Judean temples, ναός refers to the restricted, holiest part of the temple complex, often distinguished from the broader precinct.
Mark 15:29 · Word #16
Lexicon G3485
| Lemma | ναός |
| Transliteration | naós |
| Strong's | G3485 |
| Definition | Inner sanctuary or main structure of a temple; the specific sacred space within a sanctuary where a deity was believed to dwell or where the chief cultic image was kept. In the context of Greco-Roman and Israelite/Judean temples, ναός refers to the restricted, holiest part of the temple complex, often distinguished from the broader precinct. |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | temple |
| Literal | temple |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ναός |
| Strong's | G3485 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3485-03
inner sanctuary
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AMS) |
| Rendering Rationale | "Inner sanctuary" reflects the root sense of a dwelling place of a deity, aligning with ναίω (to dwell) and distinguishing it from the broader temple complex. The accusative masculine singular form indicates it as a singular direct object, which in English retains the same form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
inner sanctuary
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 matches the SILEX lexicon nuance (the inner space, more specific than simply 'temple'). Correct in this context. |