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Heaven in the Bible
Heaven in Scripture is God's throne and the believer's hope. The Hebrew is always plural — heavens upon heavens — and the Greek ranges from sky to the very dwelling of God.
Greek & Hebrew words
Greek (New Testament)
Hebrew (Old Testament)
Key KJV verses
All verses →John 14:2
“In my Father's house are many mansions... I go to prepare a place for you.”Read in context
Philippians 3:20
“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour.”Read in context
Three heavens
Scripture speaks of the sky (Genesis 1:8), the stars (Genesis 1:14–17), and the heaven of heavens — God's own dwelling (1 Kings 8:27; 2 Corinthians 12:2).
New heavens and new earth
The Bible ends not with souls escaping earth but with heaven coming down — a renewed creation where God dwells with His people (Revelation 21:1–3).
Frequently asked questions
What is heaven in the Bible?
God's dwelling place and the destiny of His people — culminating in the new heavens and new earth where He dwells with us (Revelation 21:1–3).
Why is 'heavens' plural in Hebrew?
Shamayim (H8064) is always plural in form, likely intensive — capturing the vast layered fullness of the heavens.