First Known Use: 1641
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holy of holies
Definition of HOLY OF HOLIES
: the innermost and most sacred chamber of the Jewish tabernacle and temple
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Origin of HOLY OF HOLIES
translation of Late Latin sanctum sanctorum, translation of Hebrew qōdhesh haq-qŏdhāshīm
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