Bible Verses About "What Is the Holy of Holies"
The Holy of Holies was the innermost room of the tabernacle and temple where God's presence dwelt above the Ark of the Covenant. Only the high priest could enter, once a year on the Day of Atonement.
The Holy of Holies was the innermost room of the tabernacle and temple where God's presence dwelt above the Ark of the Covenant. Only the high priest could enter, once a year on the Day of Atonement.
"And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the vail before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not." — Leviticus 16:2 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Holy of Holies?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the vail before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not."
"And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom."
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