Temple
The temple was the sacred house used for worship, especially the sanctuary in Jerusalem built on Mount Moriah. Scripture also uses the term figuratively for Christ’s body, believers, the church, and heaven.
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TEMPLE KEEPERS (SERVANTS)
Temple keepers or servants were non-Israelite or subordinate workers assigned to duties connected with the sanctuary, such as carrying wood and water. Ezekiel condemned the use of uncircumcised foreigners in holy service and directed that suitable Levites perform these duties.
Temple, Herod’s
Herod’s Temple was the greatly enlarged and beautified temple begun by Herod the Great in Jerusalem. It was the temple known during Jesus’ earthly ministry and was destroyed by the Romans in A.D. 70.
Temple, Solomon’s
Solomon’s Temple was the first permanent temple built for the worship of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah. Solomon built it with materials prepared by David and assistance from Hiram of Tyre.
Temple, the Second
The Second Temple was rebuilt in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile under Zerubbabel and Jeshua. Its foundation was laid after the return, and the completed house was dedicated amid rejoicing.
TEMPLES
The temples are the thin areas at the sides of the skull above the cheeks. The term is used literally in Judges and figuratively in descriptions of the bride’s beauty in Song of Solomon.
TEMPLES, ROBBERS OF
“Robbers of temples” describes those accused of taking valuable idols or ornaments from pagan sanctuaries for personal gain, rather than destroying them as Israel’s law required. The charge was raised against Paul’s companions at Ephesus.
Temptation
Temptation may mean a trial that tests faith and patience, or a solicitation to sin. Scripture presents God as testing people, while Satan is called the tempter and seeks to lead people into evil.
TEMPTATION OF CHRIST
The temptation of Christ was His wilderness testing after baptism, when Satan urged Him to misuse His divine power, presume upon God, and seek worldly rule by compromise. Jesus overcame each temptation by trusting and obeying God, establishing the righteous principles of His ministry.
Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments, called the “ten words” or testimony in Scripture, are God’s covenant commands given to Israel at Sinai and written on tablets of stone. They summarize duties toward God and toward one’s neighbor.
TEN COMMANDMENTS, THE
The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, are the ten covenant words spoken by God to Israel at Sinai and written on stone tablets. They establish Israel’s duties toward God and neighbor, forbidding idolatry, false worship, murder, adultery, theft, false witness, and coveting, while requiring honor and Sabbath observance.
TENDER
Tender may describe something soft, delicate, or physically weak, as in Leah’s eyes or tender grass. In Scripture it can also describe a penitent or compassionate heart, and strong feelings of mercy and kindness.
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