# throne, thrones, 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" 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 41:40](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: H3676, H3678, H3764, H7675, G968, G2362