Words the Bible translates as shrine
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 2 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- naosναόςthe inner sanctuary where a god is held to live: the dwelling-place itself, not the surrounding grounds
- bamahבָּמָהan open-air place of sacrifice: a built platform, walled precinct, or small shrine where worship was carried out away from the central temple
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- the high ground a powerful figure walks or rides over: the back, ridge, or heights of the earth, sea, or sky in poetry
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