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throne

Related Ideas:

enthroned, seat of authority

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: rc://en/ta/man/jit/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."
• "Seat of authority" is another way to refer to a throne.
• "Enthroned" means "sitting on a throne." In the Bible, this talks about Yahweh ruling from heaven or his presence being between the cherubim on the ark of the covenant.

(See also: authority, power, king, reign)

Picture of a Throne:

Bible References:

• Colossians 01:15-17
• Genesis 41:40
• Luke 01:32
• Luke 22:30
• Matthew 05:34
• Matthew 19:28
• Revelation 01:4-6

Word Data:

• Strong's: H3676, H3678, H3764, H7675, G968, G2362

Forms Found in the English ULB:

enthroned, seat of authority, throne, thrones