Encyclopedia of The Bible – Pinnacle
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Pinnacle

PINNACLE (πτερύγιον, G4762). The part of the Temple in Jerusalem to which Satan took Jesus and from which he tempted Him to cast Himself down (Matt 4:5; Luke 4:9). The exact location is unknown. The two places suggested most frequently are a high point on the SE corner, overlooking the valley of the Kidron, or some part of the roof of the Temple.