Bible Dictionary

Kingdom

a territory, realm, or community ruled by a king or sovereign authority

Basic Meaning

A kingdom is a territory, realm, or community ruled by a king or other sovereign authority.

Kingdoms have existed throughout history as organized political and governmental entities.


Biblical Usage

The word kingdom appears throughout Scripture in historical narratives, teachings, parables, prophecy, and Revelation.

References to kingdoms occur in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.


  • King
  • Throne
  • Dominion

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