Jesus (Yeshua‘) prayed to His Father using the name Lord of heaven and earth. Paul also referred to God this way when he spoke to the leaders of Athens. This is one of the many names of God that tell of the extent of His reign. Some names focus on His dominion over the earth, others state His spiritual dominion. This name says that He is Lord of both realms.
“I praise You Father, Lord of heaven and earth” The Greek text of Jesus’ prayer in Matthew 11:25
Lord of heaven and earth in Greek:
Kyrios tou ouranou kai tēs gēs
Strong’s Concordance numbers: 2962, 3372, 1093
Bible references: Matt. 11:25; Luke 10:21; Acts 17:24
I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. (Matthew 11:25 NIV)
Similar names for God occur in the Old Testament: God of heaven and earth and Possessor of heaven and earth.
