The meaning of “כִּסֵּא”
Understanding kiççêʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or כִּסֵּה kiççêh (kis-say'); from כָּסָה seat, stool, throne. - properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied) 1) seat ...
כִּסֵּא
or כִּסֵּה kiççêh (kis-say'); from כָּסָה seat, stool, throne. - properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied) 1) seat (of honour), throne, seat, stool 1a) seat (of honour), throne 1b) royal dignity, authority, power (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:40 | “Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.” Word: כִּסֵּא (kiççêʼ) | |
| 1 Samuel 4:13 | “And when he came, lo, Eli sat upon a seat by the wayside watching: for his heart trembled for the ark of God. And when the man came into the city, and told it, all the city cried out.” Word: כִּסֵּא (kiççêʼ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 22:10 | “He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.” Word: כִּסֵּא (kiççêʼ) | |
| Job 36:7 | “He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.” Word: כִּסֵּא (kiççêʼ) | |
| Jeremiah 22:30 | “Thus saith the Lord, Write ye this man childless, a man that shall not prosper in his days: for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting upon the throne of David, and ruling any more in Judah. ” Word: כִּסֵּא (kiççêʼ) |
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Theological Word Study: Throne
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: Throne, seat
The Hebrew kisse (כִּסֵּא) means throne—the seat of royal authority. 'The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all' (Psalm 103:19). God promised David's throne would be established forever.
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Throne
The Greek thronos (θρόνος) denotes a throne—seat of authority. 'Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace' (Hebrews 4:16). Christ sits at the Father's right hand, and overcomers will share His throne (Revelation 3:21).