3485. naos

Lexicon

naos: Temple, sanctuary

Original Word: ναός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: naos
Pronunciation: nah-OS
Phonetic Spelling: (nah-os')
Definition: Temple, sanctuary
Meaning: a temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

shrine, temple.

From a primary naio (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple -- shrine, temple. Compare hieron.

see GREEK hieron

HELPS Word-studies

3485 naós (from naiō, "to dwell") – properly, a sanctuary (divine dwelling-place); a temple (sacred abode), the place of divine manifestation. 3485 (naós) refers to the sanctuary (the Jewish Temple proper), i.e. with just its two inner compartments (rooms). These consisted of:

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
probably akin to naió (to inhabit)
Definition
a temple
NASB Translation
shrines (1), temple (42), temple sanctuary (1), temples (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3485: ναός

ναός, ναοῦ, ὁ (ναίω to dwell), the Sept. for הֵיכָל, used of the temple at Jerusalem, but only of the sacred edifice (or sanctuary) itself, consisting of the Holy place and the Holy of holies (in classical Greek used of the sanctuary or cell of a temple, where the image of the god was placed, called also δόμος, σηκός, which is to be distinguished from τό ἱερόν, the whole temple, the entire consecrated enclosure; this distinction is observed also in the Bible; see ἱερόν, p. 299{a}): Matthew 23:16f, 35 27:40; Mark 14:58; Mark 15:29; John 2:19; Revelation 11:2; nor need Matthew 27:5 be regarded as an exception, provided we suppose that Judas in his desperation entered the Holy place, which no one but the priests was allowed to enter ((note the εἰς (others, ἐν) of T Tr WH)). with Θεοῦ, τοῦ Θεοῦ, added: Matthew 26:61; 1 Corinthians 3:17; 2 Corinthians 6:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 11:1; used specifically of the Holy place, where the priests officiated: Luke 1:9, 21f; of the Holy of holies (see καταπέτασμα), Matthew 27:51; Mark 15:38; Luke 23:45. in the visions of the Revelation used of the temple of the 'New Jerusalem': Revelation 3:12; Revelation 7:15; Revelation 11:19; Revelation 14:15, 17; Revelation 15:5f, 8; Revelation 16:1, 17; of any temple whatever prepared for the true God, Acts 7:48 Rec.; . of miniature silver temples modeled after the temple of Diana (i. e. Artemis (which see)) of Ephesus, Acts 19:24. ὁ Θεός ναός αὐτῆς ἐστιν, takes the place of a temple in it, Revelation 21:22. metaphorically, of a company of Christians, a Christian church, as dwelt in by the Spirit of God: 1 Corinthians 3:16; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Ephesians 2:21; for the same reason, of the bodies of Christians, 1 Corinthians 6:19. of the body of Christ, ὁ ναός τοῦ σώματος αὐτοῦ (epexegetical genitive (Winer's Grammar, 531 (494))), John 2:21, and according to the Evangelist's interpretation in 19 also. ((From Homer on.))

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the primary verb ναίω (naíō), meaning "to dwell."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek ναός corresponds to several Hebrew terms related to the temple and sanctuary, including:
• H1964 הֵיכָל (heikhal): Referring to the temple or palace.
• H6944 קֹדֶשׁ (qodesh): Meaning "holy" or "sanctuary," often used to describe sacred spaces.
• H1004 בַּיִת (bayith): Meaning "house," used in the context of the house of the Lord or temple.

These Hebrew terms collectively convey the concept of a sacred dwelling place for God, paralleling the Greek understanding of ναός as a divine habitation.

Usage: The term ναός is used in the New Testament to refer to the physical temple in Jerusalem, the spiritual temple of the body of believers, and metaphorically to the body of Christ as the dwelling place of God.

Context: The Greek word ναός is a significant term in the New Testament, appearing in various contexts to denote the sacred space where God is believed to dwell. In the Gospels, ναός often refers to the physical temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship and sacrifice for the Jewish people. For instance, in Matthew 21:12, Jesus enters the temple courts and drives out those buying and selling there, emphasizing the sanctity of the ναός as a house of prayer.

Beyond its literal meaning, ναός is used metaphorically in the epistles to describe the collective body of believers as the temple of God. In 1 Corinthians 3:16, Paul writes, "Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?" This usage underscores the theological concept that God's presence is not confined to a physical structure but resides within the community of faith.

Additionally, ναός is employed to describe the body of Christ. In John 2:19-21, Jesus speaks of the temple of His body, predicting His death and resurrection: "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." This passage highlights the transition from the Old Covenant, centered on the physical temple, to the New Covenant, where Christ Himself becomes the locus of divine presence.

The use of ναός in Revelation further expands its symbolic meaning, portraying the heavenly temple where God dwells eternally with His people. Revelation 21:22 states, "But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple," signifying the ultimate fulfillment of God's presence among His people.

Forms and Transliterations

ναοις ναοίς ναοῖς ναον ναόν ναὸν ναος ναός ναὸς ναου ναού ναοῦ ναους ναούς ναοὺς ναω ναώ ναῷ nao naō naôi naō̂i naois naoîs naon naòn naos naòs naou naoû naous naoùs

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 23:16 N-DMS
GRK: ἐν τῷ ναῷ οὐδέν ἐστιν
NAS: swears by the temple, [that] is nothing;
KJV: by the temple, it is
INT: by the temple nothing it is

Matthew 23:16 N-GMS
GRK: χρυσῷ τοῦ ναοῦ ὀφείλει
NAS: by the gold of the temple is obligated.'
KJV: the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!
INT: gold of the temple is bound by his oath

Matthew 23:17 N-NMS
GRK: ἢ ὁ ναὸς ὁ ἁγιάσας
NAS: or the temple that sanctified
KJV: or the temple that sanctifieth
INT: or the temple which having sanctified

Matthew 23:21 N-DMS
GRK: ἐν τῷ ναῷ ὀμνύει ἐν
NAS: swears by the temple, swears
KJV: by the temple, sweareth
INT: by the temple swears by

Matthew 23:35 N-GMS
GRK: μεταξὺ τοῦ ναοῦ καὶ τοῦ
NAS: between the temple and the altar.
KJV: between the temple and
INT: between the temple and the

Matthew 26:61 N-AMS
GRK: καταλῦσαι τὸν ναὸν τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: to destroy the temple of God
KJV: to destroy the temple of God,
INT: to destroy the temple of God

Matthew 27:5 N-AMS
GRK: εἰς τὸν ναὸν ἀνεχώρησεν καὶ
NAS: the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary and departed;
KJV: in the temple, and departed,
INT: into the temple he withdrew and

Matthew 27:40 N-AMS
GRK: καταλύων τὸν ναὸν καὶ ἐν
NAS: You who [are going to] destroy the temple and rebuild
KJV: Thou that destroyest the temple, and
INT: destroy the temple and in

Matthew 27:51 N-GMS
GRK: καταπέτασμα τοῦ ναοῦ ἐσχίσθη ἀπ'
NAS: the veil of the temple was torn
KJV: the veil of the temple was rent
INT: veil of the temple was torn from

Mark 14:58 N-AMS
GRK: καταλύσω τὸν ναὸν τοῦτον τὸν
NAS: this temple made with hands,
KJV: this temple that is made with hands,
INT: will destroy the temple this the

Mark 15:29 N-AMS
GRK: καταλύων τὸν ναὸν καὶ οἰκοδομῶν
NAS: You who [are] [going to] destroy the temple and rebuild
KJV: thou that destroyest the temple, and
INT: you who destroy the temple and build [it]

Mark 15:38 N-GMS
GRK: καταπέτασμα τοῦ ναοῦ ἐσχίσθη εἰς
NAS: And the veil of the temple was torn
KJV: And the veil of the temple was rent in
INT: veil of the temple was torn into

Luke 1:9 N-AMS
GRK: εἰς τὸν ναὸν τοῦ κυρίου
NAS: to enter the temple of the Lord
KJV: into the temple of the Lord.
INT: into the temple of the Lord

Luke 1:21 N-DMS
GRK: ἐν τῷ ναῷ αὐτόν
NAS: at his delay in the temple.
KJV: tarried so long in the temple.
INT: in the temple of him

Luke 1:22 N-DMS
GRK: ἐν τῷ ναῷ καὶ αὐτὸς
NAS: a vision in the temple; and he kept making signs
KJV: a vision in the temple: for he
INT: in the temple And he

Luke 23:45 N-GMS
GRK: καταπέτασμα τοῦ ναοῦ μέσον
NAS: and the veil of the temple was torn
KJV: the veil of the temple was rent
INT: veil of the temple in [the] middle

John 2:19 N-AMS
GRK: Λύσατε τὸν ναὸν τοῦτον καὶ
NAS: this temple, and in three
KJV: Destroy this temple, and in
INT: Destroy the temple this and

John 2:20 N-NMS
GRK: οἰκοδομήθη ὁ ναὸς οὗτος καὶ
NAS: this temple, and will You raise
KJV: was this temple in building, and
INT: was building the temple this and

John 2:21 N-GMS
GRK: περὶ τοῦ ναοῦ τοῦ σώματος
NAS: But He was speaking of the temple of His body.
KJV: spake of the temple of his body.
INT: concerning the temple of the body

Acts 17:24 N-DMP
GRK: ἐν χειροποιήτοις ναοῖς κατοικεῖ
NAS: does not dwell in temples made with hands;
KJV: not in temples made with hands;
INT: in hand-made temples dwells

Acts 19:24 N-AMP
GRK: ἀργυροκόπος ποιῶν ναοὺς ἀργυροῦς Ἀρτέμιδος
NAS: silver shrines of Artemis,
KJV: silver shrines for Diana,
INT: a silversmith making shrines silver of Artemis

1 Corinthians 3:16 N-NMS
GRK: οἴδατε ὅτι ναὸς θεοῦ ἐστὲ
NAS: Do you not know that you are a temple of God
KJV: that ye are the temple of God, and
INT: Know you that temple of God you are

1 Corinthians 3:17 N-AMS
GRK: τις τὸν ναὸν τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: destroys the temple of God,
KJV: defile the temple of God,
INT: anyone the temple of God

1 Corinthians 3:17 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ γὰρ ναὸς τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: will destroy him, for the temple of God
KJV: destroy; for the temple of God is
INT: indeed [the] temple of God

1 Corinthians 6:19 N-NMS
GRK: σῶμα ὑμῶν ναὸς τοῦ ἐν
NAS: that your body is a temple of the Holy
KJV: body is the temple of the Holy Ghost
INT: body of you a temple of the in

Strong's Greek 3485
45 Occurrences

ναῷ — 8 Occ.
ναοῖς — 1 Occ.
ναὸν — 13 Occ.
ναὸς — 10 Occ.
ναοῦ — 12 Occ.
ναοὺς — 1 Occ.