heaven Hear it!

heaven Definition

heaven (hev′ən)

noun

  1. the space surrounding or seeming to overarch the earth, in which the sun, moon, and stars appear; visible sky; firmament: in pl., used with the
  2. Theol.
    1. a state or place of complete happiness or perfect rest, attained by the good after death; specif. esp., in Christian theology, the state or place of perfect union with God and so of eternal life and supreme happiness, attained by the elect after death
    2. popularly the abode of God, his angels, and the blessed
    3. those in heaven
    4. the powers of heaven; also, God Heaven help you!
    1. any place of great beauty and pleasure
    2. a state of great happiness

Etymology: ME heven < OE heofon < IE base *em-, to cover (> LL camisia, shirt): akin to OHG himil and to OS hevan, ON, himinn (dat. hifne), with -fn, -v-n < -mn by dissimilation

heaven Idioms

move heaven and earth

to do all that can be done; exert the utmost effort, influence, etc.

heaven Synonyms

heaven

n.

  1. The sky; often plural

    welkin, empyrean, firmament, stratosphere, heights, atmosphere, azure, beyond, heavenly spheres, ether, the blue*, the wild blue yonder*; see also air 1, sky.

  2. The abode of the blessed

    Paradise, Elysian fields, Elysium, Great Beyond, Abode of the Dead, Olympus, Arcadia, Home of the Gods, Heavenly Home, God's Kingdom, Valhalla, Asgard, bliss, abodes of bliss, Zion, Holy City, Nirvana, welkin, inheritance of the saints, City Celestial, throne of God, Land of Beulah, Garden of Eden, Happy Isles, the New Jerusalem, afterworld, the divine abode, heavenly city, the city of God, abode of God and angels, our eternal home, the abode of saints, Kingdom of Heaven, next world, world to come, our Father's house, life beyond the grave, islands of the blessed, abode of spirits of the righteous after death, Fortunate Isles, happy hunting grounds*, the eternal rest*, Kingdom Come*, Abraham's bosom*, sweet by-and-by*, the hereafter*, the house not built with hands*; see also paradise 3.

    Antonyms hell*, underworld*, inferno. *

  3. A state of great comfort

    bliss, felicity, harmony; see happiness 2.

  4. Supernatural power; capital H

    God Almighty, Providence, Divine Love; see god.

move heaven and earth

do all one can do, exert the most influence, do one's best; see try 1.

heaven Usage Examples

Preposition: on

earth: You'll find that heaven on earth is really on the water.

Preposition: over

sinner: There is joy in heaven over one sinner that repents.

Adjective modifier

  • seventh: Offered the chance to travel with the group, talk to Sun Ra, and attend the concerts, I rocket into seventh heaven.
  • pure: Zesty and chocolatey, it's pure heaven in a glass.
  • sheer: Sheer heaven, especially when rounded off with a robust onion gravy and served with fresh seasonal vegetables - carrots and broccoli are ideal.
  • third: You study the Bible and you'll find them in the third heaven, the third heaven is where God lives.
  • high: Why do you think the place reeks to high heaven with garlic?

Converse of object

  • forbid: Heaven forbid that Britain should expect a fair exchange!
  • thank: Today is a much better day, thank heavens.
  • shake: The same God who has the power to shake the very heavens also has the power to make unshakable His Word.
  • enter: I wonder which one would most easily enter heaven?
  • create: In the Bible God speaks and He speaks in Genesis 1:1 and says He created the heavens and the earth.
  • reach: SHAKIR: And that we sought to reach heaven, but we found it filled with strong guards and flaming stars.

Modifies a noun

  • sake: For heavens sake, we cant wait that long!
  • scent: Heaven scent Parties, pets, partners - many things can interfere with the aroma of your surroundings.
  • laugh: Psalm 2 4 says: " The One enthroned in heaven laughs, the Lord scoffs at them " .

Possessives

  • sake: For heaven's sake, how can ANYONE be surprised at the diseases Britain's animals suffer?
  • gate: Many must stand, in the end, at heaven's gates ( Luke 13:25 ).

Preposition: in

cloud: And they trolled up up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.

Noun used with modifier

ye: Praise Him, ye heaven of heavens and ye waters that are above the heavens.