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Definition and Significance:
In biblical literature, "thrones" often refer to seats of authority and power, both earthly and heavenly. The term is used to describe the physical seats of kings and rulers, as well as symbolic representations of divine authority and judgment. Thrones are emblematic of sovereignty, governance, and the administration of justice.

Old Testament Usage:
In the Old Testament, thrones are frequently associated with the rule of kings. For example, Solomon's throne is described in detail, highlighting its grandeur and the authority it represents: "The king also made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold" (1 Kings 10:18). Thrones are also mentioned in prophetic literature, symbolizing the restoration of divine order and justice. In Daniel's vision, thrones are set in place for judgment: "As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat" (Daniel 7:9).

New Testament Usage:
In the New Testament, thrones are often associated with heavenly realms and the authority of Christ. In the Book of Revelation, thrones are prominently featured in the visions of John. The twenty-four elders seated on thrones around the throne of God signify the completeness and authority of God's divine council: "Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads" (Revelation 4:4).

Heavenly Thrones and Angelic Beings:
Thrones are also mentioned in the context of angelic hierarchies. In Colossians 1:16, Paul writes about the creation of all things through Christ, including thrones, dominions, rulers, and authorities, indicating a structured order in the heavenly realms: "For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him" (Colossians 1:16).

Symbolism and Theology:
Theologically, thrones symbolize God's ultimate authority and the establishment of His kingdom. They represent the divine right to rule and the execution of justice. The imagery of thrones in Scripture often points to the sovereignty of God and the fulfillment of His divine plan. Thrones are a reminder of the eternal reign of Christ, who is seated at the right hand of God, signifying His exalted position and authority over all creation.

Eschatological Implications:
In eschatological contexts, thrones are associated with the final judgment and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom. The vision of the great white throne in Revelation 20:11-15 depicts the final judgment, where the dead are judged according to their deeds. This imagery underscores the ultimate accountability of humanity before God's sovereign throne.

Conclusion:
While the concept of thrones in the Bible encompasses both earthly and heavenly realms, it consistently points to the authority and sovereignty of God. Thrones serve as a powerful symbol of divine rule, justice, and the fulfillment of God's redemptive purposes throughout Scripture.

Greek

2362. thronos -- a throne
... potentate. Word Origin probably from thranos (bench) Definition a throne
NASB Word Usage throne (53), thrones (8). seat, throne. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2362.htm - 6k

Strong's Hebrew

3678. kisse -- seat of honor, throne
... seat of honor, throne NASB Word Usage authority (1), chair (1), official seat (1),
seat (6), sworn* (1), throne (118), throne the thrones (1), thrones (5). ...
/hebrew/3678.htm - 6k

3764. korse -- a throne
... throne. Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to kisse Definition a throne
NASB Word Usage throne (2), thrones (1). throne. (Aramaic ...
/hebrew/3764.htm - 6k

Library

Truth the Defence of Thrones.
... Chapter II. 12. Truth the defence of Thrones. Had I been accused before
any other, I should have appealed to your Piety; as once ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/12 truth the defence of.htm

Concerning the Seraphim and Cherubim and Thrones, and Concerning ...
... HEAVENLY HIERARCHY. CAPUT VII. Concerning the Seraphim and Cherubim and Thrones,
and concerning their first Hierarchy. Section I. We ...
/.../dionysius/on the heavenly hierarchy/caput vii concerning the seraphim.htm

Whether the Grades of the Orders are Properly Assigned?
... But the order of "Thrones" is the nearest to God; for nothing is nearer to the sitter
than the seat. Therefore the order of the "Thrones" is the highest. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the grades of the.htm

Matt. xix. 27
... ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man shall sit on
the throne of His glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily lxiv matt xix 27.htm

Whether the Orders of the Angels are Properly Named?
... the angels. Therefore they ought not to be names of any particular orders.
Objection 6: Further, Thrones are seats. But from the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the orders of the.htm

Psalm LXXXVII.
... There is a deep mystery in this number of twelve: "Ye shall sit," says our Saviour,
"on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel." [4042] If there ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxxxvii.htm

The Passages in which the Saviour Declares that There Shall be a ...
... ye which have followed me, in the regeneration, when the Son of man shall sit on
the throne of His glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 5 the passages in which.htm

Psalm CXXII.
... understood. He calleth those seats, which the Greeks call thrones. The
Greeks call chairs thrones, as a term of honour. Therefore ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxxii.htm

These Doctrines of Our Faith Witnessed to and Confirmed by ...
... He mentions the several classes of these created intelligibles: " [131] thrones,"
"dominions," "principalities," "powers," conveying his doctrine about these ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 23 these doctrines of.htm

Colossians i. 15-18
... of all creation: for in Him were all things created, in the heavens, and upon the
earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or ...
/.../homily iii colossians i 15-18.htm

Thesaurus

Thrones (19 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Thrones (19 Occurrences). ... (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT
NAS RSV NIV). Luke 1:52 He has put down princes from their thrones. ...
/t/thrones.htm - 13k

Twenty-four (26 Occurrences)
... Twenty-five, Twenty-four. Twenty-fourth . Multi-Version Concordance
Twenty-four (26 Occurrences). Revelation 4:4 Around the throne were twenty-four ...
/t/twenty-four.htm - 14k

Grown (77 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 4:8 Every one of you already has all that heart can desire; already
you have grown rich; without waiting for us, you have ascended your thrones! ...
/g/grown.htm - 30k

Judging (141 Occurrences)
... that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit
on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the ...
/j/judging.htm - 39k

Tribes (141 Occurrences)
... that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit
on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the ...
/t/tribes.htm - 41k

Crowns (27 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Crowns (27 Occurrences). Revelation 4:4 Around
the throne were twenty-four thrones. On the thrones were ...
/c/crowns.htm - 14k

Ascended (48 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 4:8 Every one of you already has all that heart can desire; already
you have grown rich; without waiting for us, you have ascended your thrones! ...
/a/ascended.htm - 21k

Dressed (77 Occurrences)
... (BBE NIV). Revelation 4:4 Around the throne were twenty-four thrones. On
the thrones were twenty-four elders sitting, dressed in ...
/d/dressed.htm - 29k

Worshiped (83 Occurrences)
... Revelation 11:16 The twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God's throne,
fell on their faces and worshiped God, (WEB WBS NAS RSV NIV). ...
/w/worshiped.htm - 33k

Heads (439 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Revelation 4:4 Around the throne were twenty-four thrones. On the
thrones were twenty-four elders sitting, dressed in white ...
/h/heads.htm - 38k

Resources

What are the ophanim? | GotQuestions.org

Who are the twenty-four (24) elders in Revelation? | GotQuestions.org

Are Jesus and Satan brothers? | GotQuestions.org

Thrones: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Concordance

Thrones (19 Occurrences)

Matthew 19:28
Jesus said to them, "Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Luke 1:52
He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly.
(WEB WEY ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Luke 22:30
that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

1 Corinthians 4:8
Every one of you already has all that heart can desire; already you have grown rich; without waiting for us, you have ascended your thrones! Yes indeed, would to God that you had ascended your thrones, that we also might reign with you!
(WEY)

Colossians 1:16
For by him all things were created, in the heavens and on the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and for him.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Revelation 4:4
Around the throne were twenty-four thrones. On the thrones were twenty-four elders sitting, dressed in white garments, with crowns of gold on their heads.
(WEB WEY ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Revelation 11:16
The twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God's throne, fell on their faces and worshiped God,
(WEB WEY ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Revelation 20:4
I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus, and for the word of God, and such as didn't worship the beast nor his image, and didn't receive the mark on their forehead and on their hand. They lived, and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

1 Kings 22:10
Now the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on his throne, arrayed in their robes, in a threshing-floor, at the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.
(See RSV NIV)

2 Chronicles 18:9
Now the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on his throne, arrayed in their robes, and they sat in a threshing-floor at the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets were prophesying before them.
(See RSV NIV)

Psalms 122:5
For there are set thrones for judgment, the thrones of David's house.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Isaiah 10:13
For he hath said, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I have understanding: and I have removed the bounds of the peoples, and have robbed their treasures, and like a valiant man I have brought down them that sit 'on thrones':
(ASV DBY RSV)

Isaiah 14:9
Sheol from beneath has moved for you to meet you at your coming. It stirs up the dead for you, even all the rulers of the earth. It has raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Jeremiah 1:15
For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the north, saith the LORD; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his throne at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah.
(See NIV)

Jeremiah 13:18
Say to the king and to the queen mother, Humble yourselves, sit down; for your headdresses have come down, even the crown of your glory.
(See NIV)

Jeremiah 52:32
and speaketh with him good things, and setteth his throne above the throne of the kings who 'are' with him in Babylon,
(See NAS)

Ezekiel 26:16
Then all the princes of the sea shall come down from their thrones, and lay aside their robes, and strip off their embroidered garments: they shall clothe themselves with trembling; they shall sit on the ground, and shall tremble every moment, and be astonished at you.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Daniel 7:9
I saw until thrones were placed, and one who was ancient of days sat: his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels burning fire.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Haggai 2:22
And have overturned the throne of kingdoms, And I have destroyed the strength of kingdoms of the nations, And overturned chariot and its charioteers, And come down have horses and their riders, Each by the sword of his brother.
(See NAS NIV)

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