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<p> <em> Kissê' </em> ( '''''כִּסֵּא''''' , Strong'S #3678), “throne; seat.” This word, with the basic meaning “seat of honor,” occurs in many Semitic languages (Ugaritic, Phoenician, Aramaic, Syriac, Arabic) and in ancient Egyptian. </p> <p> <em> Kissê' </em> occurs 130 times in the [[Hebrew]] Old [[Testament]] and, as is to be expected, the frequency is greater in the historical books and the prophetical works. It is rare in the Pentateuch. The first usage of <em> kissê' </em> is in Gen. 41:40: “Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.” In modern Hebrew the word mainly denotes a “chair,” and “throne” is further described as a “royal chair.” </p> <p> In the Old Testament the basic meaning of <em> kissê' </em> is “seat” or “chair.” Visitors were seated on a chair (1 Kings 2:19), as well as guests (2 Kings 4:10) and older men (1 Sam. 1:9). When the king or elders assembled to administer justice, they sat on the throne of justice (Prov. 20:8; cf. Ps. 9:4). In these contexts <em> kissê' </em> is associated with honor. However, in the case of the prostitute (Prov. 9:14) and soldiers who set up their chairs (Jer. 1:15— <em> kissê' </em> may mean “throne” here; cf. [[Kjv, Nasb]]  NlV), <em> kissê' </em> signifies a place and nothing more. </p> <p> The more frequent sense of <em> kissê'— </em> is “throne” or “seat of honor,” also known as the “royal seat”: “And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites” (Deut. 17:18; cf. 1 Kings 1:46). Since the Davidic dynasty received the blessing of God, the Old Testament has a number of references to “the throne of David” (2 Sam. 3:10; Jer. 22:2, 30; 36:30): “Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever” (Isa. 9:7). The “throne of Israel” is a synonymous phrase for “throne of David” (1 Kings 2:4; cf. 8:20, 25; 9:5; 10:9; 2 Kings 10:30; 15:12, etc.). </p> <p> The physical appearance of the “throne” manifested the glory of the king. Solomon’s “throne” was an artistic product with ivory inlays, the wood covered with a layer of fine gold (1 Kings 10:18). </p> <p> The word <em> kissê' </em> was also used to represent “kingship” and the succession to the throne. David had sworn that [[Solomon]] would sit on his “throne” (1 Kings 1:13; cf. 2 Kings 10:3). </p> <p> Above all human kingship and “thrones” was the God of Israel: “God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness” (Ps. 47:8). The [[Israelites]] viewed God as the ruler who was seated on a “throne.” [[Micaiah]] said in the presence of [[Ahab]] and Jehoshaphat: “Hear thou therefore the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left” (1 Kings 22:19). Isaiah received a vision of God’s glory revealed in the temple (Isa. 6:1). The presence of the Lord in [[Jerusalem]] also gave rise to the conception that Jerusalem was the throne of God (Jer. 3:17). </p> <p> T—he [[Septuagint]] translation is <em> thronos </em> (“throne; dominion; sovereignty”). </p>

<div> '''1: '''''Θρόνος''''' ''' (Strong'S #2362 — Noun Masculine — thronos — thron'-os ) </div> <p> "a throne, a seat of authority," is used of the "throne" (a) of God, e.g., &nbsp;Hebrews 4:16 , "the throne of grace," i.e., from which grace proceeds; &nbsp;Hebrews 8:1; &nbsp;12:2; &nbsp;Revelation 1:4; &nbsp;3:21 (2nd part); 4:2 (twice); 5:1; frequently in Rev.; in &nbsp; Revelation 20:12 , in the best texts, "the throne" (some have Theos, "God," AV); cp. &nbsp;Revelation 21:3; &nbsp;Matthew 5:34; &nbsp;23:22; &nbsp;Acts 7:49; (b) of Christ, e.g. &nbsp;Hebrews 1:8; &nbsp;Revelation 3:21 (1st part); 22:3; His seat of authority in the Millennium, &nbsp; Matthew 19:28 (1st part); (c) by metonymy for angelic powers, &nbsp; Colossians 1:16; (d) of the Apostles in millennial authority, &nbsp;Matthew 19:28 (2nd part); &nbsp; Luke 22:30; (e) of the elders in the heavenly vision, &nbsp;Revelation 4:4 (2nd and 3rd parts), RV, "thrones" (AV, "seats"); so &nbsp; Revelation 11:16; (f) of David, &nbsp;Luke 1:32; &nbsp;Acts 2:30; (g) of Satan, &nbsp;Revelation 2:13 , RV, "throne" (AV, "seat"); (h) of "the beast," the final and federal head of the revived Roman Empire, &nbsp;Revelation 13:2; &nbsp;16:10 . </p> <div> '''2: '''''Βῆμα''''' ''' (Strong'S #968 — Noun Neuter — bema — bay'-ma ) </div> <p> for which see [[Judgment-Seat]] is used of the throne or tribunal of Herod, &nbsp;Acts 12:21 . </p>

<p> &nbsp;Psalm 94:20 (a) No doubt this refers to the power of evil purposes and desires, as well as the tragic influence of it. </p> <p> &nbsp;Isaiah 14:9 (a) This seems to teach that in hell thrones are erected for evil and wicked monarchs who have fallen, and who in mockery are given a place on a throne in hell among the people he cursed. It would be a terrible punishment to have such a position and under such conditions. </p> <p> &nbsp;Isaiah 22:23 (a) [[Christ]] is the throne, the power, the authority for the universe. GOD has made Him so. [[Christians]] are glad to have Him as their Lord, and the unsaved will be forced to bow the knee to Him. </p> <p> &nbsp;Jeremiah 17:12 (a) We may understand that this represents GOD's great purposes and plans for men. He has the knowledge and wisdom necessary to make such plans, and He has the power to execute them. </p> <p> &nbsp;Colossians 1:16 (a) These probably represent places and positions of power among men, as well as among demons. [[Christ Jesus]] has power to control every force and every kind of authority. He is Lord of lords, and King of kings. </p> <p> &nbsp;Hebrews 4:16 (a) Grace does rule and reign in the heart of GOD, and the lives of His people. There is power in that grace, power to forgive and forget, power to overcome temptation and to be conquerors in the Name of the Lord. </p>

<p> ''''' thrōn ''''' . ( כּסּא , <i> ''''' kiṣṣē' ''''' </i> , a "seat" in &nbsp; 2 Kings 4:10; a "royal seat" in &nbsp;Jonah 3:6; θρόνος , <i> ''''' thrónos ''''' </i> ): Usually the symbol of kingly power and dignity. Solomon's throne was noted for its splendor and magnificence (&nbsp;1 Kings 10:18-20; compare &nbsp;2 Chronicles 9:17-19 ). It symbolizes: </p> <p> (1) The exalted position of earthly kings, rulers, judges, etc., their majesty and power (of kings: &nbsp;Genesis 41:40; &nbsp;1 Kings 2:19; &nbsp;Job 36:7 , etc.; denoting governing or judicial power: &nbsp;2 Samuel 14:9; &nbsp;Nehemiah 3:7; &nbsp;Psalm 122:5 , etc.; often equivalent to kingdom or reign: &nbsp;1 Samuel 2:8; &nbsp;1 Kings 1:37 , &nbsp;1 Kings 1:47 , etc.; in this connection we note the expressions: "a man on the throne of Israel," &nbsp;1 Kings 2:4 , etc.; "to sit upon a throne" &nbsp;1 Kings 1:13 , &nbsp;1 Kings 1:17 , etc.; &nbsp;Jeremiah 13:13 , etc.; "to set a person on a throne," &nbsp;2 Kings 10:3; "the throne of Israel," &nbsp;1 Kings 8:20 , etc.; "the throne of David" &nbsp;2 Samuel 3:10 , etc.; of Solomon, &nbsp;2 Samuel 7:13 , etc.; of Joash, &nbsp;2 Chronicles 23:20 , etc.). In &nbsp;Jeremiah 17:12 it is equivalent to "temple" ("A glorious throne ... is the place of our sanctuary"); it symbolizes the power of the [[Gentiles]] being hostile to the people of [[Yahweh]] (&nbsp; Psalm 94:20 ), and is used metaphorically in &nbsp;Isaiah 22:23 ("He (i.e. Eliakim) shall be for a throne of glory to his father's house"). </p> <p> (2) The majesty and power of Yahweh as the true king of Israel; He "is enthroned above the cherubim" (&nbsp;1 Samuel 4:4 the Revised Version margin; compare &nbsp; 2 Samuel 6:2; &nbsp;2 Kings 19:15; Solomon's throne is really Yahweh's throne (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 29:23 ), and there shall come a time when Jerusalem shall be called "the throne of Yahweh" (&nbsp;Jeremiah 3:17 ) and the enemies of Yahweh shall be judged by him ("I will set my throne in Elam," &nbsp;Jeremiah 49:38 ). According to &nbsp;Ezekiel 43:7 , the Lord said of the future temple: "This is the place of my throne." </p> <p> (3) The rule of the promised theocratic king (the Messiah), its everlasting glory and righteousness. He, too, is Yahweh's representative, inasmuch as He "shall rule upon his throne" (&nbsp;Zechariah 6:13 ). Thus, the permanence of the throne of David is warranted (&nbsp;Isaiah 9:7 ); eternal peace (&nbsp;1 Kings 2:33 ), loving-kindness and justice (&nbsp;Isaiah 16:5 ) characterize his reign. The New Testament points to Jesus as this promised king (&nbsp;Luke 1:32; compare &nbsp;Acts 2:30; &nbsp;Hebrews 12:2 ); Christ Himself refers to His future state of glory (&nbsp;Matthew 25:31 ) and guarantees His faithful disciples a similar distinction (&nbsp;Matthew 19:28; compare &nbsp;Luke 22:30; &nbsp;Revelation 20:4 ). </p> <p> (4) The matchless glory, the transcendent power and absolute sovereignty of God (and Christ); Micaiah "saw Yahweh sitting on his throne," etc. (&nbsp;1 Kings 22:19; compare &nbsp;2 Chronicles 18:18 ); Isaiah and Ezekiel had similar visions (&nbsp;Isaiah 6:1; &nbsp;Ezekiel 1:26 ); compare also &nbsp;Daniel 7:9 and &nbsp; Revelation 4:2 (and often); in trying to depict the incomparable greatness of the King of kings, the Bible tells us that His throne is in heaven (&nbsp; Psalm 11:4 , etc.) and, moreover, that heaven itself is His throne (&nbsp;Isaiah 66:1; &nbsp;Matthew 5:34 , etc.); His reign is founded on righteousness and justice (&nbsp;Psalm 89:14; compare &nbsp;Psalm 97:2 ) and of eternal duration (&nbsp;Psalm 45:6; compare &nbsp;Hebrews 1:8; &nbsp;Lamentations 5:19 ); He acts justly and kindly (&nbsp;Psalm 9:4 and &nbsp; Psalm 89:14 ); He defends His glory (&nbsp;Jeremiah 14:21 ); He manifests His holiness (&nbsp;Psalm 47:8 ) and His grace (&nbsp;Hebrews 4:16 ), and yet His dealings with us are not always fully understood by us (&nbsp;Job 26:9 ). </p> <p> (5) [[Heavenly]] kingdoms or rulers (angels: &nbsp;Colossians 1:16 ). See [[King]] , [[Kingdom]] . </p>