Holy of Holies

== English == === Alternative forms === holy of holies === Etymology === Calque of Biblical Hebrew קודש הקודשים \ קֹדֶשׁ הַקֳּדָשִׁים (kódesh hakodashím). === Pronunciation === === Proper noun === the Holy of Holies The inner sanctum of the Temple in Jerusalem. === Noun === Holy of Holies (figuratively, by extension) The most sacred place within a sacred building. (informal, humorous) One's private retreat, an inner sanctum. (figuratively) That which is holiest among holy things. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== ==== Further reading ==== Holy of Holies on Wikipedia.Wikipedia