Dictionary term
Temple
Direct answer
Temple is a biblical symbol of God presence, heaven-earth overlap, worship, sacrifice, holiness, and the calling of creation and people to become dwelling place.
Temple symbolizes the meeting place of God and humanity.
Temple symbolizes the meeting place of God and humanity.
A symbolic reading aid; dates, predictions, and supernatural certainty are deliberately excluded.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Temple when explaining Eden, tabernacle, sacrifice, holiness, Jesus body, church as temple, and Revelation new creation.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use temple language to excuse institutional abuse or control.
- Reference category
- Biblical Symbolism
- Related terms
- Tree of Life, Tree of Knowledge, Serpent, Altar
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The story behind Temple
BibleProject describes the temple theme as the overlap of God space and human space through the biblical story.
Temple in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Temple asks whether a life or community is becoming a place where God presence is honored.
Temple in the Bible
Scripture moves from sacred spaces to Christ and the Spirit-filled people of God, while still treating holiness seriously.
Why Temple matters
Temple matters because the biblical story can be read as the movement from Eden-temple to tabernacle, Jerusalem temple, Christ, the church, and new creation.
Temple at work: an example
A page can say temple symbolism is about presence and vocation, not simply religious architecture.
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Biblical Symbolism
- Also appears in
- Biblical Symbolism
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Temple?
Temple is a biblical symbol of God presence, heaven-earth overlap, worship, sacrifice, holiness, and the calling of creation and people to become dwelling place.
How should Temple be interpreted biblically?
Use Temple when explaining Eden, tabernacle, sacrifice, holiness, Jesus body, church as temple, and Revelation new creation.
What should I avoid when interpreting Temple?
Do not use temple language to excuse institutional abuse or control.
