An open area surrounded by buildings, often found in temples, palaces, or houses.
About Courtyard
The courtyard was an open area enclosed by structures within a building complex, such as the Temple, a palace, or even a house.
Key References
You are also to make a courtyard for the tabernacle. On the south side of the courtyard make curtains of finely spun linen, a hundred cubits long on one side,
Then he brought me into the outer court, and there were chambers and a pavement laid out all around the court. Thirty chambers faced the pavement,
But Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.
All Scripture References (10)
Matthew (3)
At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,
But Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.
Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said.
Mark (3)
Peter followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the officers and warmed himself by the fire.
While Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came down
Then the soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called the whole company together.
Luke (2)
When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure.
When those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.
John (1)
Now Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he also went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest.
Revelation (1)
But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months.