βασιλεία

basileiaNoun (Feminine)G0932

kingdom

From: from G935 (βασιλεύς);

Short Definition

properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.prop. abstract, sovereignty, royal power, dominion
2.By meton., concrete
aa kingdom, the territory or people over whom the king rules (
bthe royal majesty, the king himself (τ. σπέρμα τῆς β., 4
3.In LXX (
LXX Usage: chiefly for מַמְלָכָה,מַלְכוּת

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

156 times

Appears 156 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
54
Luke
44
Mark
19
Revelation
9
Acts
8

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:24
  • Luke 10:11
  • Luke 4:5
  • Matthew 18:1
  • Matthew 8:11

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