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. Gen 41.
Thy throne, O God, is forever. Psa 45.
4. Angels. Col 1.
5. The place where God peculiarly manifests his power and glory.
The heaven is my throne, and the earth my footstool. Isa 66.
THRONE, v.t. 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.
