Berean Strong's Lexicon ouranios: Heavenly Original Word: οὐράνιος Word Origin: Derived from οὐρανός (ouranos), meaning "heaven" or "sky." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in the Old Testament is שָׁמַיִם (shamayim), which also means "heaven" or "sky." Usage: The term "ouranios" is used in the New Testament to describe that which pertains to heaven or is of heavenly origin. It often contrasts with earthly or worldly things, emphasizing the divine, eternal, and spiritual nature of what is described. It can refer to heavenly bodies, spiritual blessings, or the heavenly realm itself. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of heaven was often associated with the divine realm, the abode of the gods, and the source of divine authority and power. In Jewish thought, heaven was seen as the dwelling place of God, the angels, and the ultimate destination for the righteous. The New Testament writers, drawing from these traditions, used "ouranios" to convey the idea of divine origin and authority, as well as the promise of eternal life with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ouranos Definition of or in heaven NASB Translation heaven (1), heavenly (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3770: οὐράνιοςοὐράνιος, οὐράνιον, in classical Greek generally of three term. (Winers Grammar, § 11, 1; Buttmann, 25 (23)) (οὐρανός), heavenly, i. e. a. dwelling in heaven: ὁ πατήρ ὁ οὐράνιος, Matthew 6:14, 26, 32; Matthew 15:13; besides L T Tr WH in b. coming from heaven: οὐρανίῳ ὀπτασία, Acts 26:19. (Homer in Cer. 55; Pindar, Tragg., Aristophanes, others.) From ouranos; celestial, i.e. Belonging to or coming from the sky -- heavenly. see GREEK ouranos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 5:48 Adj-NMSGRK: ὑμῶν ὁ οὐράνιος τέλειός ἐστιν NAS: you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father INT: of you who [is] Heavenly perfect is Matthew 6:14 Adj-NMS Matthew 6:26 Adj-NMS Matthew 6:32 Adj-NMS Matthew 15:13 Adj-NMS Matthew 18:35 Adj-NMS Matthew 23:9 Adj-NMS Luke 2:13 Adj-GFS Acts 26:19 Adj-DFS Strong's Greek 3770 |