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## Definition: ##
A throne is a specially-designed chair where a king sits to decide important matters and to listen to requests from his people.
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 king has.
* The word "throne" is often used figuratively to refer to the king, his reign, or his power. (See: [metonymy](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/figs-metonymy))
* In the Bible, God is often portrayed as a king who sits on his throne. Jesus is described as sitting on a throne at the right hand of God the Father.
* 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](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/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))