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heaven

Meaning of “heaven”

Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
582 occurrences550 verses51 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 1:1

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2 Peter 1:18
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And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.
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And this voice which came from heauen wee heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.

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Where “heaven” appears

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Genesis30 occurrences
29 versesExodus14 occurrences
14 versesLeviticus1 occurrence
1 verseDeuteronomy38 occurrences
34 versesJoshua4 occurrences
4 versesJudges3 occurrences
3 verses1 Samuel2 occurrences
2 verses2 Samuel4 occurrences
4 verses1 Kings16 occurrences
15 verses2 Kings16 occurrences
14 verses1 Chronicles3 occurrences
3 verses2 Chronicles23 occurrences
21 versesEzra9 occurrences
8 versesNehemiah13 occurrences
11 versesJob15 occurrences
15 versesPsalms38 occurrences
38 versesProverbs3 occurrences
3 versesEcclesiastes4 occurrences
4 versesIsaiah11 occurrences
11 versesJeremiah24 occurrences
24 versesLamentations3 occurrences
3 versesEzekiel8 occurrences
8 versesDaniel32 occurrences
31 versesHosea3 occurrences
3 versesAmos2 occurrences
2 versesJonah1 occurrence
1 verseNahum1 occurrence
1 verseZephaniah2 occurrences
2 versesHaggai1 occurrence
1 verseZechariah2 occurrences
2 versesMalachi1 occurrence
1 verseMatthew76 occurrences
68 versesMark17 occurrences
16 versesLuke31 occurrences
29 versesJohn19 occurrences
16 versesActs24 occurrences
22 versesRomans2 occurrences
2 verses1 Corinthians2 occurrences
2 verses2 Corinthians2 occurrences
2 versesGalatians1 occurrence
1 verseEphesians3 occurrences
3 versesPhilippians2 occurrences
2 versesColossians5 occurrences
5 verses1 Thessalonians2 occurrences
2 verses2 Thessalonians1 occurrence
1 verseHebrews5 occurrences
5 versesJames2 occurrences
2 verses1 Peter3 occurrences
3 verses2 Peter1 occurrence
1 verse1 John1 occurrence
1 verseRevelation56 occurrences
54 verses

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

Genesis 1:8

And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.

Isaiah 66:1

THUS saith the Lord, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?

1 Kings 8:30

And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, forgive.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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The region or expanse which surrounds the earth, and which appears above and around us, like an immense arch or vault, in which are seen the sun, moon and stars. The sky or air; the region of the atmosphere. Hence this is called the habitation of God, and is represented as the residence of angels and blessed spirits. The Supreme Power; the Sovereign of heaven; God; as prophets sent by heaven.

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