Temple, Herod's
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A monumental religious complex constructed by King Herod the Great on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, serving as the central sanctuary for Second Temple Judaism until its destruction by Roman forces in 70 CE.
What is the meaning of Temple, Herod's in the Bible?
The Second Temple, expanded and renovated by Herod the Great beginning around 20 BCE, stood in Jerusalem until its destruction by the Romans in 70 CE. It replaced the earlier structure built after the Babylonian exile and was renowned for its architectural grandeur and scale.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Herod's Temple provides essential context for the New Testament narratives, particularly regarding the events of Jesus' final week, the cleansing of the temple, and the early development of the Christian movement within a Jewish framework.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.