Bible Vocabulary

Word Forms

These forms come from “kingdom” and change to fit the sentence.

  • kingdombase form
  • kingdomsplural

kingdom

noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

WEB 365 appearances

KJV 399 appearances

A kingdom is a country or place ruled by a king. It also means God's rule over his people.

Biblical Usage

In the Bible, this word often speaks of human kings and the lands they rule. It is also used by Jesus to talk about God's rule in people's hearts and in heaven. Followers of God are invited to live as part of his kingdom.

WEB Representative Scriptures

He sent them out to preach God’s Kingdom and to heal the sick.
Luke 9:2 (WEB)
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
Psalms 145:13 (WEB)
and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom.”
Luke 1:33 (WEB)

KJV Representative Scriptures

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 3:2 (KJV)
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
John 3:5 (KJV)
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
Psalms 103:19 (KJV)