στέφανος, -ου, ὁ (στέφω, to encircle), [in LXX chiefly for עֲטָרָה ;] 1. that which surrounds or encompasses (as a wall, a crowd: Hom., al.). 2. a crown, i.e. the wreath, garland or chaplet given as a prize for victory, as a festal ornament, or as a public honour for distinguished service or personal worth (so to sovereigns, especially on the occasion of a παρουσία, which see; cf. Deiss., LAE, 372 ff.; on its use in LXX for the golden crown of royalty (prop., διάδημα, which see, cf. Hort and Mayor on Jas.1:12): Mat.27:29, Mrk.15:17, Jhn.19:2, 5, 1Co.9:25, Rev.4:4, 10 6:2 9:7 12:1 14:14. Metaphorical: Php.4:1, Rev.3:11; τ. δικαιοσύνης (cf. Deiss., LAE, 312), 2Ti.4:8; τ. δόξης, 1Pe.5:4; καυχήσεως, 1Th.2:19 (see M, Th., in l); τ. ζωῆς (genitive appos.), Jas.1:12, Rev.2:10.† (AS)
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G4735 — στέφανος
stephanos · crown · Greek
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Matthew 27:29 · στέφανονAnd they platted a crown of thorns and put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!Mark 15:17 · στέφανονAnd they clothe him with purple, and platting a crown of thorns, they put it on him;John 19:2 · στέφανονAnd the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and arrayed him in a purple garment;John 19:5 · στέφανονJesus therefore came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold, the man!1 Corinthians 9:25 · στέφανονAnd every man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.Philippians 4:1 · στέφανόςWherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.1 Thessalonians 2:19 · στέφανοςFor what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? Are not even ye, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?2 Timothy 4:8 · στέφανοςhenceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all them that have loved his appearing.James 1:12 · στέφανονBlessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.1 Peter 5:4 · στέφανον.¶And when the chief Shepherd shall be manifested, ye shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.Revelation 2:10 · στέφανονFear not the things which thou art about to suffer: behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.Revelation 3:11 · στέφανόνI come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no one take thy crown.Revelation 4:4 · στεφάνουςAnd round about the throne were four and twenty thrones: and upon the thrones I saw four and twenty elders sitting, arrayed in white garments; and on their heads crowns of gold.Revelation 4:10 · στεφάνουςthe four and twenty elders shall fall down before him that sitteth on the throne, and shall worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and shall cast their crowns before the throne, saying,Revelation 6:2 · στέφανος,And I saw, and behold, a white horse, and he that sat thereon had a bow; and there was given unto him a crown: and he came forth conquering, and to conquer.Revelation 9:7 · στέφανοιAnd the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared for war; and upon their heads as it were crowns like unto gold, and their faces were as men’s faces.Revelation 12:1 · στέφανοςAnd a great sign was seen in heaven: a woman arrayed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars;Revelation 14:14 · στέφανονAnd I saw, and behold, a white cloud; and on the cloud I saw one sitting like unto a son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.