hall

Greek: aule, Luke 22:55; Revised King James Version, “court”)

the open court or quadrangle belonging to the high priest’s house

In Matthew 26:69 and Mark 14:66 this word is incorrectly rendered “palace” in the King James Version, but correctly “court” in the Revised King James Version. In John 10:1,16 it means a “sheep-fold.”

In Matthew 27:27 and Mark 15:16 (King James Version, “common hall;” Revised King James Version, “palace”) it refers to the proetorium or residence of the Roman governor at Jerusalem.

The “porch” in Matthew 26:71 is the entrance-hall or passage leading into the central court, which is open to the sky.