throne
Thronos denotes a throne as the seat and setting of a ruler, often marking royal rule, judgment, or heavenly sovereignty.
The word most often identifies the heavenly throne as the place occupied by God or associated with the Lamb, before, around, or from which worship, speech, and judgment occur. It also denotes royal or judicial seats held by rulers and those appointed to judge, and in a few clauses stands alongside language of dominion and authority.
Senses in use
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Heavenly seat occupied by God · dominant
Singular forms identify a throne in heaven with one seated on it: in Revelation 4:2 the APB renders a throne standing in heaven and then “one seated upon the throne.” The same setting is marked by activity before, around, and from the throne in Revelation 4:5, Revelation 5:11, Revelation 7:9, and Revelation 21:3.
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Royal or judicial seat · common
The term marks seats connected with kingship and judging. In Matthew 19:28 the APB renders the Son of Man seated on a throne of glory and the followers seated on twelve thrones “judging the twelve tribes of Israel”; Luke 1:32 likewise speaks of receiving David's throne. Plural forms in Luke 22:30 and Revelation 20:4 occur where those seated are associated with judging or reigning.
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Throne associated with rule or dominion · occasional
In Colossians 1:16 the plural form appears in a list with “dominions,” “rulers,” and “authorities,” placing thrones within a catalog of created realities. In Revelation 13:2 the APB renders the dragon giving the wild animal “its power, its throne, and great authority,” while Revelation 16:10 locates the bowl upon that throne and says its kingdom became darkened.
In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the cited verses, the APB regularly presents the term with “throne” or “thrones,” including clauses about sitting on, standing before, gathering around, or speaking from it. These renderings confirm the scenes as a whole rather than establishing every individual English correspondence.