Heavens
/ˈhɛv.ənz/noun
The expanse of space that is believed to be the abode of God, gods, or angels, often associated with the sky or the universe.
Did you know?In ancient beliefs, the heavens were seen as a powerful realm where the divine intervened in human affairs, shaping destinies and fortunes.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ḱéḱlos
“Sky or celestial realm, associated with the divine.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
οὐρανός (ouranós)
“Sky or heaven, often personified as a deity.”
Latin
Latin
caelum
“Sky, heaven; also represents the divine realm.”
Old English
Old English
heofon
“The sky or heaven, regarded as the dwelling place of God.”
14th Century
Middle English
heven
“The celestial realm, the abode of the divine.”
Modern English
English
heavens
“The plural form referring to the sky or celestial realm, often implying a divine aspect.”