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The Greek adjective “ἱερός”

Limited to 1 Cor. 9:13 and 2 Tim. 3:15, the Greek adjective “hieros” meant “sacred” or “holy.”  In 1 Cor. 9:13, this word is used to describe pagan temples.  In 2 Tim. 3:15, this word describes “sacred” writings.