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Ouranos — Heaven

Sky and heaven in one word — Matthew's 'kingdom of heaven' uses it as a reverent stand-in for God's own name.

οὐρανός ouranós G3772
Greek · Strong's G3772 · 264 occurrences in the New Testament (KJV)

the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)

KJV translations: air, heaven(-ly), sky

Ouranos in the Bible — example verses

“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Matthew 3:2 (KJV)
“And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:”Matthew 3:16 (KJV)
“And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”Matthew 3:17 (KJV)
“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Matthew 4:17 (KJV)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 5:3 (KJV)
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 5:10 (KJV)
“Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”Matthew 5:12 (KJV)
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”Matthew 5:16 (KJV)

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