# throne #

## 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" is often used figuratively to refer to the ruler, his reign, or his power. (See: [metonymy](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)) 
* 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 41:39-41](rc://en/tn/help/gen/41/39)
* [Luke 01:30-33](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/30)
* [Luke 22:28-30](rc://en/tn/help/luk/22/28)
* [Matthew 05:33-35](rc://en/tn/help/mat/05/33)
* [Matthew 19:28](rc://en/tn/help/mat/19/28)
* [Revelation 01:4-6](rc://en/tn/help/rev/01/04)

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