Word: naoj

Pronounce: nah-os'

Strongs Number: G3485

Orig: from a primary naio (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple :--shrine, temple. Compare 2411. G2411

Use: TDNT-4:880,625 Noun Masculine

Heb Strong: H197 H1004 H1687 H1964

1) 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 it is used of the sanctuary or cell of the temple, where the image of gold was placed which is distinguished from the whole enclosure)
2) any heathen temple or shrine
3) metaph. the spiritual temple consisting of the saints of all ages joined together by and in Christ