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 · στέφανονThey braided a crown of thorns and put it on 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 · στέφανονThey clothed him with purple, and weaving a crown of thorns, they put it on him.John 19:2 · στέφανονThe soldiers twisted thorns into a crown, and put it on his head, and dressed him in a purple garment.John 19:5 · στέφανονJesus therefore came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment. Pilate said to them, “Behold, the man!”1 Corinthians 9:25 · στέφανονEvery man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.Philippians 4:1 · στέφανόςTherefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.1 Thessalonians 2:19 · στέφανοςFor what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn’t it even you, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?2 Timothy 4:8 · στέφανοςFrom now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.James 1:12 · στέφανονBlessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.1 Peter 5:4 · στέφανον.¶When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.Revelation 2:10 · στέφανονDon’t be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.Revelation 3:11 · στέφανόνI am coming quickly! Hold firmly that which you have, so that no one takes your crown.Revelation 4:4 · στεφάνουςAround the throne were twenty-four thrones. On the thrones were twenty-four elders sitting, dressed in white garments, with crowns of gold on their heads.Revelation 4:10 · στεφάνουςthe twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives forever and ever, and throw their crowns before the throne, saying,Revelation 6:2 · στέφανος,And behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow. A crown was given to him, and he came forth conquering, and to conquer.Revelation 9:7 · στέφανοιThe shapes of the locusts were like horses prepared for war. On their heads were something like golden crowns, and their faces were like people’s faces.Revelation 12:1 · στέφανοςA great sign was seen in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.Revelation 14:14 · στέφανονI looked, and behold, a white cloud; and on the cloud one sitting like a son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.