The Difference Between basileia and ekklēsia
Within the Greek of the Bible, basileia (βασιλεία, G932) and ekklēsia (ἐκκλησία, G1577) are related but distinct concepts. basileia is most often rendered "kingdom", while ekklēsia emphasizes "assembly". Understanding the difference between these words illuminates the precise shade of meaning the original author intended.
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βασιλεία vs ἐκκλησία
basileia and ekklēsia
βασιλεία
properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
G932
Exegetical Meaning
properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively) | Etymology: from G935 (βασιλεύς); | KJV: kingdom, + reign
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ἐκκλησία
a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both)
G1577
Exegetical Meaning
a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both) | Etymology: from a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and a derivative of G2564 (καλέω); | KJV: assembly, church
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