Topic Overview
מִקְדָּשׁ (miqdas)
מִקְדָּשׁ (miqdas) (Hebrew Lexicon • H4720 • sanctuary, holy place, sacred precinct): sanctuary, holy place, sacred precinct. Sanctuary, consecrated sacred space set apart for dwelling of holy God ('make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them', Exodus 25:8 ). It is closely linked with Dead Sea Scrolls — The Temple Scroll (11Q19) Column 23 (IMAGE • manuscripts): The longest scroll found at Qumran detailing God's divine architectural blueprint for the Temple.