Definition
διάδημα, -τος, τό
(διαδέω, to bind round), [in LXX for כֶּתֶר (as Esther 1:11), etc. ;]
the band round the τιάρα of a Persian king; a diadem, the badge of royalty: Revelation 12:3; 13:1; 19:12.
Synonyms: στέφανος, the badge of "victory, of valour, of nuptial joy, of festal gladness " (but see M, Th., i, 219; cf. DB, i, 530, 604).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as διάδημα:
- צָנִיףtsa.niph“turban”50%
- תַּכְרִיךְtakh.rikh“robe”50%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Revelation 12:3διαδήματα · royal crownsThen another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads.
- Revelation 13:1διαδήματα · royal crownsThen I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads.
- Revelation 19:12διαδήματα · royal crownsHe has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows.