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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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Luke 2:15
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 2:15 · retained source text

And it came to passe, as the Angels were gone away from them into heauen, the shepheards said one to another, Let vs now goe euen vnto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to passe, which the Lord hath made knowen vnto vs.

Luke 3:21
Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 3:21 · retained source text

Now when all the people were baptized, and it came to passe that Iesus also being baptized, and praying, the heauen was opened:

1611 marginal noteMat. 3.13.

Luke 3:22
And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 3:22 · retained source text

And the holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a Doue vpon him, and a voice came from heauen, which said, Thou art my beloued sonne, in thee I am well pleased.

Luke 4:25
But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 4:25 · retained source text

But I tell you of a trueth, many widowes were in Israel in the dayes of Elias, when the heauen was shut vp three yeres and sixe moneths: when great famine was throughout all the land:

1611 marginal note1.King. 17.9.

Luke 6:23
Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 6:23 · retained source text

Reioice yee in that day, and leape for ioy: for behold, your reward is great in heauen for in the like maner did their fathers vnto the Prophets.

Luke 9:16
Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 9:16 · retained source text

Then he tooke the fiue loaues and the two fishes, and looking vp to heauen, hee blessed them, and brake, and gaue to the disciples to set before the multitude.

Luke 9:54
And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 9:54 · retained source text

And when his disciples, Iames and Iohn sawe this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that wee command fire to come downe from heauen, and consume them, euen as Elias did?

1611 marginal note2.Kings 1.10.

Luke 10:15
And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 10:15 · retained source text

And thou Capernaum, which art exalted to heauen, shalt be thrust downe to hell.

Luke 10:20
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 10:20 · retained source text

Notwithstanding in this reioyce not, that the spirits are subiect vnto you: but rather reioyce, because your names are written in heauen.

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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

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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