# throne, enthroned

## Definition:

A throne is a specially-designed chair where a ruler sits when he decides important matters and listens to requests from his people.

* A throne is also a symbol of the authority and power that a ruler has.
* The word “throne” can also be used to refer to the ruler, his reign, or his power.
* In the Bible, God was often portrayed as a king who sits on his throne. Jesus was described as sitting on a throne at the right hand of God the Father.
* Jesus said that heaven is God’s throne. One way to translate this could be, “where God reigns as king.”

(See also: [authority](../kt/authority.md), [power](../kt/power.md), [king](../other/king.md), [reign](../other/reign.md))

## Bible References:

* [Colossians 01:15-17](rc://en/tn/help/col/01/15)
* [Genesis 41:40](rc://en/tn/help/gen/41/40)
* [Luke 01:32](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/32)
* [Luke 22:30](rc://en/tn/help/luk/22/30)
* [Matthew 05:34](rc://en/tn/help/mat/05/34)
* [Matthew 19:28](rc://en/tn/help/mat/19/28)
* [Revelation 01:4-6](rc://en/tn/help/rev/01/04)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H3427, H3676, H3678, H3764, H7675, G968, G2362
