How many times is the word sacred used in the Bible?

Answer 1

The term "sacred" appears infrequently in most English translations of The Bible. For example, in the King James Version (KJV), the word "sacred" is not used at all. In the New International Version (NIV), it appears approximately six times. The exact count can vary depending on the translation.

Instead of "sacred," the Bible more commonly uses terms like "holy," "sanctified," or "consecrated" to describe people, places, objects, and times set apart for God's purposes. These terms are prevalent throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

For instance, the Hebrew word "qadosh," meaning "holy" or "set apart," is frequently used in the Old Testament. Similarly, the Greek word "hagios," translated as "holy" or "saint," appears often in the New Testament.

Therefore, while the specific term "sacred" is relatively rare in biblical texts, the concept it represents—being set apart for divine purpose—is a central theme throughout the Scriptures.

Answer 2

In the King James Version,

The word "sanctuary" occurs 137 times.

The word "sanctuaries" occurs 5 times.

Answer 3

Sacred is not used in the KJV Bible, but a similar word. 'holy' is used 549 times

Answer 4

The word "sanctify" appears 70 times in 65 verses in the KJV bible. The first time the word is used is in Exodous 13:2.