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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

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 1:1

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Matthew 3:2
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 3:2 · retained source text

And saying, Repent yee: for the kingdome of heauen is at hand.

Matthew 3:17
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 3:17 · retained source text

And loe, a voice from heauen, saying, This is my beloued Sonne, in whom I am well pleased.

Matthew 4:17
¶ From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 4:17 · retained source text

¶ From that time Iesus began to preach, and to say, Repent, for the kingdome of heauen is at hand.

1611 marginal noteMar. 1.14

Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 5:3 · retained source text

Blessed are the poore in spirit: for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.

1611 marginal noteLuk. 6.20.

Matthew 5:10
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 5:10 · retained source text

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousnesse sake: for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.

1611 marginal note1.Pet. 3.14.

Matthew 5:12
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 5:12 · retained source text

Reioyce, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heauen: For so persecuted they the Prophets which were before you.

Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 5:16 · retained source text

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good workes, and glorifie your father which is in heauen.

1611 marginal note1.Pet. 2.12.

Matthew 5:18
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 5:18 · retained source text

For verily I say vnto you, Till heauen and earth passe, one iote or one title, shall in no wise passe from the law, till all be fulfilled.

1611 marginal noteLuke 16.17.

Matthew 5:19
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 5:19 · retained source text

Whosoeuer therfore shall breake one of these least commaundements, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdome of heauen: but whosoeuer shall doe, and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdome of heauen.

1611 marginal noteIames 2.10.

Matthew 5:20
For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 5:20 · retained source text

For I say vnto you, That except your righteousnesse shall exceede the righteousnesse of the Scribes and Pharisees, yee shall in no case enter into the kingdome of 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.

volume 1, leaf 895 (noun entry)

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