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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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Proverbs 23:5
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 23:5 · retained source text

Wilt thou set thine eyes vpon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselues wings, they fly away as an Eagle toward heauen.

1611 marginal noteHeb. wilt thou cause thine eyes to fly vpon?

Proverbs 25:3
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 25:3 · retained source text

The heauen for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of Kings is vnsearchable.

1611 marginal noteHeb. there is no searching.

Proverbs 30:4
Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou canst tell?
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 30:4 · retained source text

Who hath ascended vp into heauen, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his sonnes name, if thou canst tell?

1611 marginal noteIohn. 3.13. iob.38.4. psal.104.3 isa. 40.12.

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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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