In biblical terms, the concept of "precincts" often refers to designated areas or boundaries, particularly those associated with sacred or significant locations. The term itself is not directly used in most English translations of the Bible, including the Berean Standard Bible , but the idea is present in various contexts throughout Scripture.

Temple Precincts

One of the most prominent examples of precincts in the Bible is the area surrounding the Temple in Jerusalem. The Temple precincts were considered holy and were divided into different courts, each with specific regulations and levels of access. The outermost court, known as the Court of the Gentiles, was accessible to non-Jews, while the inner courts were restricted to Jewish worshippers, with the innermost sanctum, the Holy of Holies, being accessible only to the High Priest once a year on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur).

In the New Testament, Jesus' actions in the Temple precincts are significant. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus cleanses the Temple by driving out those who were buying and selling within its courts, saying, "It is written, 'My house will be called a house of prayer,' but you are making it 'a den of robbers'" (Matthew 21:13). This act underscores the sanctity of the Temple precincts and Jesus' authority over them.

City Precincts

The concept of precincts can also be applied to cities, particularly Jerusalem. The city itself was seen as a sacred precinct, set apart by God for His people. The walls of Jerusalem defined its physical boundaries, and within these walls, the city was to be a place of worship, justice, and community life centered around God's covenant with Israel.

In the Old Testament, the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah is a significant event that highlights the importance of maintaining the city's precincts. Nehemiah 2:17-18 records Nehemiah's call to the people: "You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace." The restoration of the city's precincts was crucial for the re-establishment of Jewish identity and worship.

Spiritual Precincts

Beyond physical boundaries, the Bible also speaks to spiritual precincts, where believers are called to set apart their lives for God. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, often refers to the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, urging believers to live in holiness and purity. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 , Paul writes, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body."

This spiritual understanding of precincts emphasizes the believer's responsibility to maintain a life that honors God, recognizing that their very being is a sacred space dedicated to His service.

Conclusion

While the term "precincts" may not be explicitly used in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, highlighting the importance of sacred spaces, both physical and spiritual, that are set apart for God's purposes. Whether in the context of the Temple, the city of Jerusalem, or the believer's life, these precincts serve as reminders of God's holiness and the call to live in accordance with His will.2411. hieron -- temple.
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... Word Origin of foreign origin Definition probably a structure on the W. side of
Solomon's temple NASB Word Usage Parbar (2), precincts (1). Parbar, suburb. ...
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It is in the Precincts of Jerusalem, Then, that Punishments Will ...
... Chapter XXVI. It is in the precincts of Jerusalem, then, that punishments
will be inflicted upon those? It is in the precincts ...
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Epistle xx. To Marinianus, Bishop of Ravenna.
... bearer of these presents, complains that his wife, flying from the molestations
of one George, has long been residing within venerable precincts [1742] , and ...
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The King, Hearing These Words, Answered, that He was Both Willing ...
... when he inquired of the aforesaid high priest of his religion, who should first
desecrate the altars and temples of their idols, with the precincts that were ...
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Appendix x. On the Supposed Temple-Synagogue.
... is indeed easy to understand that Rabbinism and later Judaism should have wished
to locate a Synagogue and a Beth ha-Midrash within the sacred precincts of the ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/appendix x on the supposed.htm

In his Temple
... Thus was taught the lesson that wherever God manifests His presence, the place is
holy. The precincts of God's temple should have been regarded as sacred. ...
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The Burial
... in the environs of Jerusalem does not necessarily indicate that he was a resident
there; for pious Jews had all a desire to be buried in the precincts of the ...
/.../stalker/the trial and death of jesus christ/chapter xxiii the burial.htm

The Birth of Saint George.
... For many days they voyaged, tossed by the stormy billows, and for many days they
travelled on till they arrived at the dreary precincts of the Black Forest. ...
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Jesus, Pilate and Herod.
... Thou hast not far to go, only to Calvary; there upon the cross thou canst rest in
comfort.". By this time they had approached the precincts of Pilate's house. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/stead/king of the jews/chapter vii jesus pilate and.htm

The King's Courts
... But it must be remembered that most men, when they enter the precincts of the court,
are accustomed to put velvet in their mouths; and, however vehement they ...
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Simeon
... at its close. As we follow our Lord through the events of the last week,
we meet no winsome faces within its precincts. Annas is ...
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Precincts (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Precincts (2 Occurrences). 2 Kings 23:11 And
he took away the horses that the kings of Judah had given ...
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Precinct (1 Occurrence)
... n.) The limit or exterior line encompassing a place; a boundary; a confine; limit
of jurisdiction or authority; -- often in the plural; as, the precincts of a ...
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Nathan-melech (1 Occurrence)
... of Judah had given to the sun, at the entrance of the house of Jehovah, by the chamber
of Nathan-melech the chamberlain, which was in the precincts; and he ...
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Nethan-melech (1 Occurrence)
... of Judah had given to the sun, at the entrance of the house of Jehovah, by the chamber
of Nathan-melech the chamberlain, which was in the precincts; and he ...
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Official (45 Occurrences)
... kings of Judah had given to the sun, at the entrance of the house of the LORD, by
the chamber of Nethan-melech the officer, which was in the precincts; and he ...
/o/official.htm - 20k

Ranges (5 Occurrences)
... between the ranks;" ie, Jehoiada orders that Athaliah should be kept surrounded
by his own guards, and at the same time conveyed beyond the precincts of the ...
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Daphne
... It was a place of great natural beauty, and the Seleucid kings spared no outlay
in adding to its attractions. The precincts enjoyed the right of asylum. ...
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Parbar (1 Occurrence)
... par'-bar (parbar (1 Chronicles 26:18), and parwarim, translated "precincts" (the
King James Version "suburbs" in 2 Kings 23:11); Septuagint pharoureim): In 1 ...
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Chariots (118 Occurrences)
... They are said to have stood in the temple, a gift of the kings of Judah. Josiah
removed the horses from the precincts of the temple and burned the chariots. ...
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Annas (4 Occurrences)
... doves, wine and oil, which they carried on in the four famous "booths of the sons
of Annas" on the Mount of Olives, with a branch within the precincts of the ...
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