kingdom of heaven

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Definition of kingdom of heaven in English English dictionary

The place where God rules and reigns

A concept of heaven as a hierarchical dominion with God at the top and a court of saints, archangels and angels

place where God rules, spiritual kingdom of God; sovereignty of God

Hyphenation

king·dom of heav·en

Turkish pronunciation

kîngdım ıv hevın

Synonyms

kingdom of god, reign of god

Pronunciation

/ˈkəɴɢdəm əv ˈhevən/ /ˈkɪŋdəm əv ˈhɛvən/

Etymology

() A calque of Ancient Greek Βασιλεία τῶν Οὐρανῶν (Basileia tōn Ouranōn), from the Gospel of Matthew.