Strong's Lexicon thronos: Throne Original Word: θρόνος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root θράω (thrao), meaning "to sit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3678 (כִּסֵּא, kise): Often translated as "throne," used in the Old Testament to denote a seat of honor or authority, particularly in reference to God's throne or the throne of David. Usage: In the New Testament, "thronos" primarily refers to a seat of authority or power. It is used to describe the throne of God, the throne of Christ, and the thrones of earthly rulers. The term signifies sovereignty, dominion, and judgment. It is often associated with divine authority and the majesty of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman cultures, a throne was a symbol of royal authority and governance. It was typically an elevated seat, often ornately decorated, signifying the ruler's power and status. In the Jewish context, the concept of a throne was deeply connected to the Davidic covenant, where God promised that David's lineage would have an everlasting kingdom. The throne thus became a symbol of God's eternal rule and the anticipated Messianic reign. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from thranos (bench) Definition a throne NASB Translation throne (53), thrones (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2362: θρόνοςθρόνος, θρόνου, ὁ (ΘΡΑΩ to sit; cf. Curtius, § 316) (from Homer down), the Sept. for כִּסֵּא, a throne, seat, i. e. a chair of state having a footstool; assigned in the N. T. to kings, hence, by metonymy, for kingly power, royalty: Luke 1:32, 52; Acts 2:30. metaphorically, to God, the governor of the world: Matthew 5:34; Matthew 23:22; Acts 7:49 (Isaiah 66:1); Revelation 1:4; Revelation 3:21; Revelation 4:2-6, 9, 10, etc.; Hebrews 4:16; Hebrews 8:1; Hebrews 12:2. to the Messiah, the partner and assistant in the divine administration: Matthew 19:28; Matthew 25:31; Revelation 3:21; Revelation 20:11; Revelation 22:3; hence, the divine power belonging to Christ, Hebrews 1:8. to judges, equivalent to tribunal or bench (Plutarch, mar., p. 807 b.): Matthew 19:28; Luke 22:30; Revelation 20:4. to elders: Revelation 4:4; Revelation 11:16. to Satan: Revelation 2:13; cf. Bleek at the passage to the beast (concerning which see θηρίον): Revelation 16:10. θρόνος is used by metonymy, of one who holds dominion or exercises authority; thus in plural of angels: Colossians 1:16 (see Lightfoot at the passage). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance seat, throne. From thrao (to sit); a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate -- seat, throne. Forms and Transliterations θρονοι θρόνοι θρονον θρόνον θρονος θρόνος θρονου θρόνου θρονους θρόνους θρονω θρόνω θρόνῳ θρονων θρόνων θρυλληθείην θρύλλημα throno thronō thronoi thrónoi thrónōi thronon thronōn thrónon thrónōn thronos thrónos thronou thrónou thronous thrónousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 5:34 N-NMSGRK: οὐρανῷ ὅτι θρόνος ἐστὶν τοῦ NAS: by heaven, for it is the throne of God, KJV: it is God's throne: INT: heaven because [the] throne it is Matthew 19:28 N-GMS Matthew 19:28 N-AMP Matthew 23:22 N-DMS Matthew 25:31 N-GMS Luke 1:32 N-AMS Luke 1:52 N-GMP Luke 22:30 N-GMP Acts 2:30 N-AMS Acts 7:49 N-NMS Colossians 1:16 N-NMP Hebrews 1:8 N-NMS Hebrews 4:16 N-DMS Hebrews 8:1 N-GMS Hebrews 12:2 N-GMS Revelation 1:4 N-GMS Revelation 2:13 N-NMS Revelation 3:21 N-DMS Revelation 3:21 N-DMS Revelation 4:2 N-NMS Revelation 4:2 N-AMS Revelation 4:3 N-GMS Revelation 4:4 N-GMS Revelation 4:4 N-NMP Revelation 4:4 N-AMP Strong's Greek 2362 |