Bible Dictionary
Hall
An open court or enclosed area. In the Gospels it may refer to the high priest’s courtyard, the Roman governor’s praetorium, or a sheepfold, depending on the context.
Biblical Usage
The term refers to the high priest’s court, the praetorium or residence of the Roman governor, and the sheepfold in Jesus’ teaching. The entrance hall led into the central court open to the sky.
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