kingdom as pictured in the Old Testament:
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom (mamlakah), to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
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the "kingdom" is
... to continually increase in peace;
... to continually increase in rule;
... to be ruled with justice
... established by God's passion
Sample Commentary:
That it shall be a rightful government. He that is the Son of David shall reign upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, which he is entitled to. God shall give him the throne of his father David, (Luke 1:32-33). The gospel church, in which Jew and Gentile are incorporated, is the holy hill of Zion, on which Christ reigns, (Psalms 2:6).
-- Matthew Henry
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Strong's Lexicon Definition
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Word mamlakah (mam-law-kaw')
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Hebrew noun
Strongs number 04467
Number of verses 113
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Meaning
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1) kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty
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a) kingdom, realm
b) sovereignty, dominion
c) reign
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| kingdom as revealed in the New Testament:
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom (basileia) of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
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the kingdom is
... found by seeking;
... associated with God's righteousness;
... to be looked for first.
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Now observe, First, The object of this seeking; The kingdom of God, and his righteousness; we must mind heaven as our end, and holiness as our way. "Seek the comforts of the kingdom of grace and glory as your felicity. Aim at the kingdom of heaven; press towards it; give diligence to make it sure; resolve not to take up short of it; seek for this glory, honour, and immortality; prefer heaven and heavenly blessings far before earth and earthly delights.
-- Matthew Henry
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Word: basileia (bas-il-i'-ah)
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Greek noun
Strongs number 932
Number of verses: 162
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1) royal power, kingship, dominion, rule
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a) not to be confused with an actual kingdom but rather the right or authority to rule over a kingdom
b) of the royal power of Jesus as the triumphant Messiah
c) of the royal power and dignity conferred on Christians in the Messiah's kingdom
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2) a kingdom, the territory subject to the rule of a king
3) used in the N.T. to refer to the reign of the Messiah
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