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      What Is Heaven?

      The Bible’s answer

      The word “heaven” is used in three basic senses in the Bible: (1) the physical heavens; (2) the spirit realm; and (3) a symbol of a high or exalted position. In each case, the context helps determine the correct understanding.a

  • What Is Heaven?
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    • a The Hebrew word translated “heaven” apparently comes from a root word that means “high,” or “lofty.” (Proverbs 25:3) See The New Brown, Driver, and Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament, page 1029.

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