G932
Kingdom (Basileia)
βασιλεία (basileia)
Royal rule and reign — God's sovereign authority actively exercised over all creation.
Greek
Pronunciation: bah-sil-AY-ah
Definition
Basileia is the Greek word for kingdom, meaning royal rule, reign, and dominion. The kingdom of God is not primarily a place but a reality — God's sovereign authority breaking into the world through Christ.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Read in context
Mark 1:15
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”Read in context
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