THRONE, n. L. thronus.
1. A royal seat a chair of state. The throne is sometimes an elegant chair richly ornamented with sculpture and gilding, raised a step above the floor, and covered with a canopy.
2. The seat of a bishop.
3. In Scripture, sovereign power and dignity.
Only in the throne will I be greater than thou. Genesis 41
Thy throne, O God, is forever. Psalms 45
4. Angels. Colossians 1
5. The place where God peculiarly manifests his power and glory.
The heaven is my throne, and the earth my footstool. Isaiah 66
THRONE, To place on a royal seat to enthrone.
1. To place in an elevated position to give an elevated place to to exalt.
True image of the Father, whether thron'd
In the bosom of bliss and light of light.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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