Jesus' words in Matthew 6:10 emphasize God's superiority with the phrase "Your kingdom come," which reflects a desire for divine rule. The Greek word underlying "kingdom" is *basileia* (Strong's 932), meaning a realm or country governed by a king, but also denoting royal power, authority, dominion, reign, or royal dignity. Thus, *basileia* encompasses not only a geographical domain but also the sovereignty and right to govern. The concept of the Kingdom of God is not confined to a specific place or time; it represents the reign or rule of God wherever and whenever it is in effect. Jesus' ministry proclaimed the good news of this Kingdom, announcing that the Father was opening an entrance into it immediately for a chosen few, allowing those who responded to His call to come under Christ's rule in this life. Paul further confirms in Colossians 1:13 that God's converted people have already been conveyed into the kingdom of the Son of His love. When a converted person prays "Your kingdom come," he expresses hope and desire for God's direct rule, aligning himself with God's purpose and asking Him to continue accomplishing it in himself and others. This petition also urges God to move world events toward the return of Christ to establish His Kingdom on earth, signaling a longing for the end of the current evil system and the arrival of goodness and peace for all.

The Greek word *basileia* (G932), used in the New Testament for "kingdom," carries a complex meaning that confounds scholars due to its varied and seemingly contradictory usages. Primarily, *basileia* is an abstract noun, representing an idea or concept rather than a concrete place. It signifies rule, reign, royal power, or sovereignty, emphasizing the power of the ruler over others more than a specific territory governed by a monarch. The sovereignty of God is synonymous with the Kingdom of God, encompassing whatever and whomever God rules. While *basileia* is more an idea than a place, the concept of location is never entirely absent. The Kingdom of God exists as both a spiritual reality and a future literal government. Currently, it resides in heaven, its origin and genesis, but it will be reestablished on earth when Christ returns. This dual nature—rule and realm, present and future—creates difficulty for scholars who lack understanding of God's plan, as the mystery of the Kingdom has not been revealed to them. The definition of *basileia* includes two primary aspects: first, it represents the rule, dominion, or sovereignty of God, meaning anyone who submits to His rule becomes part of the Kingdom in spirit, even now. Second, it denotes a real, literal government that exists in heaven presently and will manifest on earth with Christ's return to establish God's rule. This interplay of spiritual and physical, immediate and future, underscores the profound nature of *basileia* as both a present reality for those under God's authority and a forthcoming tangible kingdom.

The Greek word for kingdom, *basileia*, carries the basic meaning of dominion and appears consistently in references to the Kingdom of God. Its usage varies across different contexts, reflecting diverse applications. One common application is future-oriented, pointing to the great hope of Christ's return to rule over the earth. Another usage presents the Kingdom as a current spiritual reality, where those called by God are figuratively translated into that Kingdom, even while living in the world. Additionally, *basileia* refers to Christ Himself as the King of His Kingdom, as when He declared the Kingdom of God was in the midst of the Pharisees. A further, often-overlooked usage of *basileia* emerges in the Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers, where Jesus indicates that the kingdom of God would be taken from a specific group and given to a nation bearing its fruits, pointing to a dominion existing at that time rather than a future establishment. Understanding these varied applications of *basileia* is essential to grasping the essence of Christ's message centered on the Kingdom of God.