Kingdom of Heaven
English
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English kingdom of hevene, kingdom of hevenes, a calque of Ancient Greek Βασιλεία τῶν Οὐρανῶν (Basileía tôn Ouranôn), from the Gospel of Matthew.
Proper noun
- (Christianity) A concept of heaven as a hierarchical dominion with God at the top and a court of saints, archangels and angels.
- The place where God rules and reigns.
Synonyms
- Kingdom of God
- Reign of God
Translations
Christian concept
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