ναός
naos
Sanctuary or inner temple; distinct from broader terms for the Temple complex.
- Pronunciation
- na-ós (approximate Koine)Pronunciation is approximate and may vary by period, dialect, and scholarly reconstruction.
- Morphology
- masculine noun
- Semantic range
- sanctuary
- inner temple
- temple as sacred dwelling
Corpus usage
- The term often differs from ἱερόν, but usage remains context-sensitive and can be metaphorical.
Common interpretive errors
- Assuming every occurrence requires a future stone building.
- Ignoring metaphorical and heavenly sanctuary uses.