Strong’s G3772

οὐρανός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

ouranos

Pronunciation

oo-ran-os'

Definition

Heaven, sky

Meaning

heaven, (a) the visible heavens: the atmosphere, the sky, the starry heavens, (b) the spiritual heavens.

Usage

The Greek word "ouranos" is used in the New Testament to denote the sky, the abode of the stars, and the dwelling place of God. It is often translated as "heaven" and can refer to the physical heavens (the sky and outer space) or the spiritual realm where God resides. In a broader theological context, "ouranos" signifies the place of eternal bliss and the ultimate destination for believers.

Bible references

Matthew 3:2;Matthew 3:16;Matthew 3:17;Matthew 4:17;Matthew 5:3;Matthew 5:10;Matthew 5:12;Matthew 5:16;Matthew 5:18;Matthew 5:19;Matthew 5:19;Matthew 5:20;Matthew 5:34;Matthew 5:45;Matthew 6:1;Matthew 6:9;Matthew 6:10;Matthew 6:20;Matthew 6:26;Matthew 7:11;Matthew 7:21;Matthew 7:21;Matthew 8:11;Matthew 8:20;Matthew 10:7