Bible Dictionary

Kingdom

A realm, territory, or people ruled by a king.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

280 of 516

Letter

K

Meaning

A realm, territory, or people ruled by a king.

Key Scriptures

  • Psalm 145:13
  • Daniel 2:44
  • Matthew 3:2
  • Matthew 6:33
  • Matthew 13:24-52
  • Mark 1:15
  • Luke 17:20-21
  • Revelation 11:15

Also Called

kingdoms

Original Language

Hebrew

מַמְלָכָה

mamlakah

kingdom

Greek

βασιλεία

basileia

kingdom; reign; rule

Meaning

A kingdom is a realm, territory, or people ruled by a king.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, kingdom refers to earthly kingdoms, the kingdom of God, the kingdom of heaven, and other realms ruled by kings or rulers, depending on the context.


Key References

  • Psalm 145:13
  • Daniel 2:44
  • Matthew 3:2
  • Matthew 6:33
  • Matthew 13:24-52
  • Mark 1:15
  • Luke 17:20-21
  • Revelation 11:15

  • King
  • Throne
  • Authority
  • Dominion
  • Kingdom of God

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Scriptures

  • Psalm 145:13
  • Daniel 2:44
  • Matthew 3:2
  • Matthew 6:33
  • Matthew 13:24-52
  • Mark 1:15
  • Luke 17:20-21
  • Revelation 11:15

Related Terms

Study Topics

kingdom king authority prophecy