heavenοὐρανός
ouranos · Greek Noun
A spiritual realm or physical space encompassing God's creation, often representing the sphere of God's presence or the cosmos as distinct from the earth. In eschatology, it refers to the transformed reality of the eternal state.
earthγῆ
gē · Greek Noun
The physical globe or the material realm inhabited by humanity. Biblically, it is the focus of God's redemptive work, destined for renewal after the curse of sin is removed.
seaθάλασσα
thalassa · Greek Noun
The vast body of salt water, frequently symbolized in Scripture as a place of chaos, danger, or the dwelling of hostile powers. Its disappearance signifies the end of chaos, separation, and the threats that plagued the fallen world.
holyἅγιος
hagios · Greek Adjective
Descriptive of that which is set apart for God's purposes, characterized by moral purity and divine presence. It designates the perfection and consecration of the new dwelling place of the redeemed.
JerusalemἹεροσόλυμα
Hierosolyma · Greek Noun
The symbolic and literal center of God's kingdom; it represents the dwelling place of the redeemed community of God, characterized by union with Him. Historically and eschatologically, it is the city of peace where God dwells with His people.
brideνύμφη
nymphē · Greek Noun
A woman engaged or newly married, used as a powerful metaphor for the church or the redeemed people in their intimate, covenantal relationship with Christ. It emphasizes purity, beauty, and exclusive devotion.
throneθρόνος
thronos · Greek Noun
The supreme seat of authority and sovereignty, representing God's rule over all creation. It is the locus from which divine judgment and grace originate.
dwelling placeσκηνή
skēnē · Greek Noun
The act of God taking up residence among His people. It signifies covenantal intimacy, presence, and the fulfillment of the promise that God would be "with us" (Immanuel).
deathθάνατος
thanatos · Greek Noun
The ultimate cessation of physical life as a result of sin. In the new creation, its removal signifies the absolute end of the curse and the triumph of the resurrection life provided by Christ.
mourningπένθος
penthos · Greek Noun
An expression of deep sorrow or grief resulting from loss, sin, or separation from God. Its eradication signifies the complete comfort and restoration of the human experience in God's presence.
painπόνος
ponos · Greek Noun
The visceral sensation of physical, emotional, or spiritual distress or suffering caused by the presence of sin in a fallen world. Its removal is a sign of the restoration of creation to a state of wholeness.
trustworthyπιστός
pistos · Greek Adjective
The quality of being reliable, dependable, and worthy of full confidence. Used of God’s words, it confirms that His promises regarding the future and redemption are absolute and binding.
