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βασιλεία 'basileia' meaning 'Kingdom' Strong's 932

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This is a thorough bible study about the meaning of the Greek word βασιλεία, 'basileia' meaning 'Kingdom' (Strong's 932) in the New Testament. It gives every verse where the word 'basileia' appears. To obtain a true understanding of this word these scriptures need to be meditated on and notes made of their meaning in different contexts. This requires putting scriptures together where they seem to have a similar meaning, and then meditating even more. The truth will be revealed by the Holy Spirit, who has been given to guide us into all truth (John 16:13). Wherever this word basileia appears in the Greek, the translation of it is highlighted with yellow. In Greek the suffixes and some prepositions are not added to the basic word to enhance the meaning, except for case endings, so the associated suffix or preposition has not been included in highlighted text. Every blessing be to those who seek the truth of God's word.

#2.1 Scriptures for βασιλεία 'basileia' meaning 'Kingdom' Strong's 932

Matthew 3:1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
3:2 And saying, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is near.
4:8 Again, the Devil takes him up into an exceedingly high mountain, and shows him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is near.
4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5:19 Whoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
5:20 For I say to you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no way enter into the kingdom of heaven.
6:10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
6:13 And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.
7:21 Not every one who says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
8:11 And I say to you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.
8:12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
9:35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
10:7 And as you go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is near.
11:11 Amen I say to you, Among those who are born of women there has not risen a greater than John the Baptist: however he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than him.
11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
12:25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:
12:26 And if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?
12:27 And if I by Beelzebub cast out demons, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore they shall be your judges.
12:28 But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
13:11 He answered and said to them, Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
13:19 When any one hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes, and catches away that which was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the way side.
13:24 Another parable he put forth to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field:
13:31 Another parable he put forth to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
13:33 Another parable he spoke to them; The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, until the whole was leavened.
13:38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
13:41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness;
13:43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who has ears to hear, let him hear.
13:44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field; which when a man has found, he hides, and for joy of it goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
13:45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant man, seeking beautiful pearls:
13:46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
13:47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
13:52 Then he said to them, Therefore every scribe who is instructed to the kingdom of heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings forth out of his treasure things new and old.
16:19 And I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
16:28 Amen I say to you, There are some standing here, who shall not taste of death, until they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
18:1 At the same time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
18:2 And Jesus called a little child to him, and set him in the midst of them,
18:3 And said, Amen I say to you, Except you are converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
18:4 Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
18:23 Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king, who would take account of his servants.
19:12 For there are some eunuchs, who were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, who were made eunuchs of men: and there are eunuchs, who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He who is able to receive it, let him receive it.
19:14 But Jesus said, Permit little children, and do not forbid them, to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
19:23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, Amen I say to you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
19:24 And again I say to you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
20:1 For the kingdom of heaven is like a man who is a householder, who went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.
20:21 And he said to her, What do you want? She says to him, Grant that these, my two sons, may sit one on your right hand, and the other on the left, in your kingdom.
21:31 Which of the two did the will of his father? They say to him, The first. Jesus says to them, Amen I say to you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
21:43 Therefore say I to you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits of it.
22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king, who made a marriage for his son,
23:13 But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you let those who are entering to go in.
24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in various places.
24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness to all nations; and then shall the end come.
25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.
25:34 Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
26:29 But I say to you, from now on I will not drink of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

Mark 1:14 Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
1:15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is near: repent and believe the gospel.
3:24 And if a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
4:11 And he said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to those who are outside, all these things are done in parables:
4:26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
4:30 And he said, To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what comparison shall we compare it?
6:23 And he swore to her, Whatever you shall ask of me, I will give it you, up to half of my kingdom.
9:1 And he said to them, Amen I say to you, That there are some of those who stand here, who shall not taste of death, until they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.
9:47 And if your eye offends you, pluck it out: it is better for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:
10:14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said to them, Permit the little children to come to me, and do not forbid them: for of such is the kingdom of God.
10:15 Amen I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter into it.
10:23 And Jesus looked round about, and says to his disciples, How hardly shall those who have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
10:24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answers again, and says to them, Children, how hard is it for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
10:25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
11:10 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that comes in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
12:34 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said to him, You are not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that dared ask him any question.
13:8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in various places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.
14:25 Amen I say to you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.
15:43 Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, who also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.

Luke 1:33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
4:5 And the Devil, taking him up into a high mountain, showed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
4:43 And he said to them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: because for this I have been sent.
6:20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed are you poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
7:28 For I say to you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than him.
8:1 And it came to pass afterwards, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and announcing the gospel of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
8:10 And he said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
9:2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
9:11 And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing.
9:27 But I tell you truly, there are some standing here, who shall not taste of death, until they see the kingdom of God.
9:60 Jesus said to him, Let the dead bury their dead: but you go and preach the kingdom of God.
9:62 And Jesus said to him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
10:9 And heal the sick that are in it, and say to them, The kingdom of God has drawn near to you.
10:11 Even the very dust of your city, which clings to us, we do wipe off against you: however you be sure of this, that the kingdom of God has drawn near to you.
11:2 And he said to them, When you pray, say, Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.
11:17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falls.
11:18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? Because you say that I cast out demons through Beelzebub.
11:20 But if I with the finger of God cast out demons, no doubt the kingdom of God has come upon you.
12:31 But rather you seek the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added to you.
12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
13:18 Then he said, To what is the kingdom of God like? and to what shall I resemble it?
13:19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and became a great tree; and the birds of the air lodged in the branches of it.
13:20 And again he said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God?
13:21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, until the whole was leavened.
13:28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.
13:29 And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.
14:15 And when one of those who sat eating with him heard these things, he said to him, Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.
16:16 The law and the prophets prophesied until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presses into it.
17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God does not come with observation:
17:21 Nor shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! For, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
18:16 But Jesus called them to him, and said, Permit little children to come to me, and do not forbid them: for of such is the kingdom of God.
18:17 Amen I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no way enter in it.
18:24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall those who have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
18:25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
18:29 And he said to them, Amen I say to you, There is no man who has left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,
18:30 Who shall not receive many times more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
19:11 And as they heard these things, he added and spoke a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.
19:12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
19:15 And it came to pass, that at the time to return, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called to him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
21:10 Then he said to them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:
21:31 So likewise you, when you see these things come to pass, know you that the kingdom of God is near.
22:16 For I say to you, I will not any more eat of it, until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
22:18 For I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God comes.
22:29 And I appoint to you a kingdom, as my Father has appointed to me;
22:30 That you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
23:42 And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
23:51 (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, Amen, amen, I say to you, Except a man is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
3:5 Jesus answered, Amen, amen, I say to you, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from here.

Acts 1:3 To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen by them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
1:6 When therefore they came together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, will you at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
8:12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised, both men and women.
14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
19:8 And he went into the synagogue, and spoke boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.
20:25 And now, behold, I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.
28:23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning until evening.
28:31 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.

Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
6:9 Do you not know that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
6:10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
15:24 Then comes the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
15:50 Now this I say, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption.

Galatians 5:21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Ephesians 5:5 For this you know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Colossians 1:13 Who has delivered us from the power of darkness, and has translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
4:11 And Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow-workers to the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.

1 Thessalonians 2:12 That you would walk worthy of God, who has called you to his kingdom and glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure:
1:5 A manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer:

2 Timothy 4:1 I charge you therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
4:18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me to his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for the ages of the ages. Amen.

Hebrews 1:8 But to the Son he says, Your throne, O God, is for the age of the ages: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom.
11:33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
12:28 Therefore receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, we have grace, through which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

James 2:5 Hear, my beloved brothers, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?

2 Peter 1:11 For so an entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Revelation 1:9 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for the ages of the ages.
12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now has come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ: for the accuser of our brothers is cast down, who accused them before our God day and night.
16:10 And the fifth angel poured out his bowl upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,
17:12 And the ten horns which you saw are ten kings, who have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.
17:17 For God has put in their hearts to fulfill his mind, and to agree, and give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God should be fulfilled.
17:18 And the woman whom you saw is that great city, which has dominion over the kings of the earth.

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