# throne #

## Definition: ##

A throne is a specially-designed chair where a ruler sits when he decides important matters and listens to requests from his people.

* A throne is also a symbol of the authority and power that a ruler has.
* The word "throne" is often used figuratively to refer to the ruler, his reign, or his power. (See: [metonymy](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/figs-metonymy)) 
* In the Bible, God was often portrayed as a king who sits on his throne. Jesus was described as sitting on a throne at the right hand of God the Father.
* Jesus said that heaven is God's throne. One way to translate this could be, "where God reigns as king."

(See also: [authority](../kt/authority.md), [power](../kt/power.md), [king](../other/king.md), [reign](../other/reign.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Colossians 01:15-17](en/tn/col/help/01/15)
* [Genesis 41:39-41](en/tn/gen/help/41/39)
* [Luke 01:30-33](en/tn/luk/help/01/30)
* [Luke 22:28-30](en/tn/luk/help/22/28)
* [Matthew 05:33-35](en/tn/mat/help/05/33)
* [Matthew 19:28](en/tn/mat/help/19/28)
* [Revelation 01:4-6](en/tn/rev/help/01/04)