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hall in Easton's Bible Dictionary

(Gr. aule, Luke 22:55; R.V., "court"), the open court or quadrangle belonging to the high priest's house. In Matt. 26:69 and Mark 14:66 this word is incorrectly rendered "palace" in the Authorized Version, but correctly "court" in the Revised Version. In John 10:1,16 it means a "sheep-fold." In Matt. 27:27 and Mark 15:16 (A.V., "common hall;" R.V., "palace") it refers to the proetorium or residence of the Roman governor at Jerusalem. The "porch" in Matt. 26:71 is the entrance-hall or passage leading into the central court, which is open to the sky.

hall in Smith's Bible Dictionary

used of the court of the high priest's house. #Lu 22:55| In #Mt 27:27| and Mark 15:16 "hall" is synonymous with "praetorium," which in #Joh 18:28| is in Authorized Version "judgment hall."

hall in Schaff's Bible Dictionary

HALL , in Luke 22:55, was the court of the high priest's palace.

hall in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

Hebrew: aulee, the "court" or "uncovered space", on a lower level than the lowest floor, in the midst of a house, as the high priest's (Luke 22:55). The "porch" (proaulion) was the vestibule leading to it (Mark 14:68). Also called puloon, the "gate" or "porch" (Matthew 26:71).