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Strong's G2032 ἐπουράνιος (epouranios)

Epouranios means “celestial” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2032 — heron (“conception”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2032
Language Greek
Linked Usages 22
Books 10

Strong's G2032 Quick Answer

Strong's G2032 ἐπουράνιος (epouranios) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epouranios (ep-ou-ran'-ee-os) adj. 1. above the sky [from G1909 and G3772] It has 22 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include high, celestial, heaven, and heavens. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
epouranios (ep-ou-ran'-ee-os) adj. 1. above the sky [from G1909 and G3772]
Usage
22 linked usages
Books
10 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
high, celestial, heaven, and heavens

Meaning and Definition

epouranios (ep-ou-ran'-ee-os) adj. 1. above the sky [from G1909 and G3772] KJV: celestial, (in) heaven(-ly), high Root(s): G1909, G3772

Original Word
ἐπουράνιος
Transliteration
epouranios
Derivation
Root: οὐρανός R1: 1909 R2: 3772
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2032. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

heavenly

Usage: ἐπουράνιος, -ον (οὐρανός), [in LXX: Psa.68:14 (שַׁדַּי), DA TH Dan.4:23 A (שָׁמַיִם) 2Ma.3:39, 3Ma.6:28 3Mac 7:6, 4Ma.4:11 AR, 4Ma.11:3 א* ;] in or of heaven, heavenly (in Hom., of the Gods): οἱ ἐ., opposite to ἐπίγειοι and καταχθόνιοι, Php.2:10; to χοϊκός, 1Co.15:48-49; σώματα (see Lft., Col., 376), 1Co.15:40; βασιλεία, 2Ti.4:18; παπρίς, Heb.11:16; Ἱερουσαλήμ, Heb.12:22; κλῆσις (cf. Lft. on Php.3:14), Heb.3:1; τὰ ἐ., Heb.8:5 9:23; opposite to ἐπίγειος, Jhn.3:12;

id., of the heavenly regions, Eph.1:3, 20 2:6 3:10 6:12; ἡ δωρεὰ ἡ ἐ., Heb.6:4 (Cremer, 468).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2032 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epouranios, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

high Ephesians 6:12 2× celestial 1 Corinthians 15:40 heaven Philippians 2:10 heavens Hebrews 9:23

How Strong's G2032 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 18 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2032 (ἐπουράνιος) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2032 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2032 in the New Testament

18 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 18:35 KJV

So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

John 3:12 KJV

If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?

1 Corinthians 15:40 KJV

There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

Strong's G2032 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 67:15 Septuagint / Brenton

When the heavenly One scatters kings upon it, They shall be made snow-white in Zalmon.

Strong's G2032 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 3:39 Septuagint / Brenton

For he that dwelleth in heaven hath his eye on that place, and defendeth it; and he beateth and destroyeth them that come to hurt it.

3 Maccabees 6:28 Septuagint / Brenton

Release the sons of the almighty living God of heaven, who from our ancestors’ times until now has granted a glorious and uninterrupted prosperity to our affairs.

3 Maccabees 7:6 Septuagint / Brenton

For this cause we severely threatened them; yet, with the clemency which we are wont to extend to all men, we at length permitted them to live. Finding that the God of heaven cast a shield of protection over the Jews so as to preserve them, and that he fought for them as a father always fights for his sons;

Usage Excerpts

First 22 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2032.

Psalms 67:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
When the heavenly One scatters kings upon it, They shall be made snow-white in Zalmon.
Matthew 18:35 New Testament, KJV
So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
John 3:12 New Testament, KJV
If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?
1 Corinthians 15:40 New Testament, KJV
There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
1 Corinthians 15:48 New Testament, KJV
As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
1 Corinthians 15:49 New Testament, KJV
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
Ephesians 1:3 New Testament, KJV
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
Ephesians 1:20 New Testament, KJV
Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
Ephesians 2:6 New Testament, KJV
And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
Ephesians 3:10 New Testament, KJV
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
Ephesians 6:12 New Testament, KJV
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Philippians 2:10 New Testament, KJV
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
2 Timothy 4:18 New Testament, KJV
And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 3:1 New Testament, KJV
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Hebrews 6:4 New Testament, KJV
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Hebrews 8:5 New Testament, KJV
Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
Hebrews 9:23 New Testament, KJV
It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
Hebrews 11:16 New Testament, KJV
But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
Hebrews 12:22 New Testament, KJV
But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
2 Maccabees 3:39 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For he that dwelleth in heaven hath his eye on that place, and defendeth it; and he beateth and destroyeth them that come to hurt it.
3 Maccabees 6:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Release the sons of the almighty living God of heaven, who from our ancestors’ times until now has granted a glorious and uninterrupted prosperity to our affairs.
3 Maccabees 7:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For this cause we severely threatened them; yet, with the clemency which we are wont to extend to all men, we at length permitted them to live. Finding that the God of heaven cast a shield of protection over the Jews so as to preserve them, and that he fought for them as a father always fights for his sons;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2032, grouped by book.

Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 67:15
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Matthew 18:35
John 1 usage, New Testament
John 3:12
1 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 15:40 1 Corinthians 15:48 1 Corinthians 15:49
Ephesians 5 usages, New Testament
Ephesians 1:3 Ephesians 1:20 Ephesians 2:6 Ephesians 3:10 Ephesians 6:12
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 2:10
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 4:18
Hebrews 6 usages, New Testament
Hebrews 3:1 Hebrews 6:4 Hebrews 8:5 Hebrews 9:23 Hebrews 11:16 Hebrews 12:22
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 3:39
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 6:28 3 Maccabees 7:6

Strong's G2032 FAQ

What does epouranios (ἐπουράνιος) mean?

Epouranios (Strong's G2032) is a Greek word most simply glossed "celestial". epouranios (ep-ou-ran'-ee-os) adj. 1. above the sky [from G1909 and G3772]

How many times is epouranios (ἐπουράνιος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 22 linked usages for Strong's G2032 across 10 books.

Where can I study epouranios (ἐπουράνιος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2032 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate epouranios (ἐπουράνιος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as high, celestial, heaven, and heavens. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2032 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2032, with linked reader references where each row is available.