Strong’s G0932

βασιλεία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

basileia

Pronunciation

bah-see-LAY-ah

Definition

Kingdom

Meaning

kingship, sovereignty, authority, rule, especially of God, both in the world, and in the hearts of men; hence: kingdom, in the concrete sense.

Usage

The term "basileia" primarily refers to a kingdom, realm, or dominion. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven, signifying both a present spiritual reign and a future physical manifestation of God's rule. It encompasses the authority, sovereignty, and royal power of God, as well as the community of believers who acknowledge His lordship.

Bible references

Matthew 3:2;Matthew 4:8;Matthew 4:17;Matthew 4:23;Matthew 5:3;Matthew 5:10;Matthew 5:19;Matthew 5:19;Matthew 5:20;Matthew 6:10;Matthew 6:13;Matthew 6:33;Matthew 7:21;Matthew 8:11;Matthew 8:12;Matthew 9:35;Matthew 10:7;Matthew 11:11;Matthew 11:12;Matthew 12:25;Matthew 12:26;Matthew 12:28;Matthew 13:11;Matthew 13:19;Matthew 13:24