Bible Dictionary

Throne

A ceremonial seat occupied by a ruler or monarch.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

470 of 516

Letter

T

Meaning

A ceremonial seat occupied by a ruler or monarch.

Key Scriptures

  • 2 Samuel 7:16
  • Psalm 45:6
  • Psalm 47:8
  • Isaiah 6:1
  • Matthew 19:28
  • Hebrews 1:8
  • Revelation 4:2-11
  • Revelation 22:1

Also Called

throne of god

Original Language

Hebrew

כִּסֵּא

kisse

throne

Greek

θρόνος

thronos

throne

Meaning

A throne is a ceremonial seat occupied by a ruler or monarch.

It also represents royal authority or government.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, a throne represents royal authority, government, and judgment.

The term is used of earthly kings as well as the throne of God, depending on the context.


Key References

  • 2 Samuel 7:16
  • Psalm 45:6
  • Psalm 47:8
  • Isaiah 6:1
  • Matthew 19:28
  • Hebrews 1:8
  • Revelation 4:2-11
  • Revelation 22:1

  • Kingdom
  • King
  • Authority
  • Judgment

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Scriptures

  • 2 Samuel 7:16
  • Psalm 45:6
  • Psalm 47:8
  • Isaiah 6:1
  • Matthew 19:28
  • Hebrews 1:8
  • Revelation 4:2-11
  • Revelation 22:1

Related Terms

Study Topics

throne kingdom authority kings