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Holy of Holies

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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The second or interior portion of the tabernacle. It was left in total darkness. No one was permitted to enter it except the high priest, and that only once a year. It contained the ark of the covenant only (Exodus 25:10-16 ). It was in the form of a perfect cube of 20 cubits. (See TABERNACLE .)

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Holy of Holies'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​h/holy-of-holies.html. 1897.
 
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