Bible Dictionary
Temple
The temple was the sacred house used for worship, especially the sanctuary in Jerusalem built on Mount Moriah. Scripture also uses the term figuratively for Christ’s body, believers, the church, and heaven.
Biblical Usage
The Jerusalem temple is called the house of the LORD, a house of prayer, and a house of sacrifice. The New Testament uses temple figuratively for Christ’s body, believers, the Church, and heaven, and also mentions the heathen temple of Diana.
Scripture References
1 Samuel 1:9
John 2:19
John 2:21
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 3:17
Ephesians 2:21
Revelation 7:5
Acts 19:27
1 Kings 6:17
2 Kings 11:10
Psalms 79:1
2 Chronicles 23:5
2 Chronicles 23:12
Isaiah 2:3
Matthew 21:13
2 Chronicles 7:12
2 Chronicles 36:17
Isaiah 2:2
1 Chronicles 29:1
2 Chronicles 24:6
Psalms 74:2
Psalms 84:7
John 2:16
2 Samuel 7:5
1 Kings 6:7
1 Kings 7:15-22
2 Chronicles 3:9
2 Kings 23:12
Ezra 6:3
Ezra 3:12
John 2:20
Nehemiah 12:37