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ἅγιον G39

G39 is the Greek word ἅγιον, transliterated hágion. The King James Version most often renders it sanctuary.

Word: ἅγιονTransliteration: hágionLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

What it means

a sacred thing (i.e. spot).

Where it comes from

neuter of G40 (ἅγιος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sanctuary 2×holiest of all 2×holy place 2×holy places 1×holiest 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: holiest (of all), holy place, sanctuary.

Verses using ἅγιον

All 8 verses, quoted in full.

Hebrews 8:2 · KJV

A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.

Hebrews 9:3 · KJV

And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;

Hebrews 9:8 · KJV

The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:

Hebrews 9:12 · KJV

Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

Hebrews 9:24 · KJV

For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

Hebrews 9:25 · KJV

Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others;

Hebrews 10:19 · KJV

Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,

Hebrews 13:11 · KJV

For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp.

Common questions

What does Strong's G39 mean?

G39 is the Greek word ἅγιον (hágion), meaning a sacred thing (i.e. spot).

How is G39 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sanctuary (2 times), holiest of all (2 times), holy place (2 times), holy places (1 time), holiest (1 time).

How many times does G39 appear in the Bible?

ἅγιον (hágion) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G39 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of G40 (ἅγιος).

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