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στέφανος

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greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine18 occurrences10 books18 verses

Definition

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 James 1:12): Matthew 27:29, Mark 15:17, John 19:2, 5, 1 Corinthians 9:25, Revelation 4:4, 10; 6:2; 9:7; 12:1; 14:14. Metaphorical: Philippians 4:1, Revelation 3:11; τ. δικαιοσύνης (cf. Deiss., LAE, 312), 2 Timothy 4:8; τ. δόξης, 1 Peter 5:4; καυχήσεως, 1 Thessalonians 2:19 (see M, Th., in l); τ. ζωῆς (genitive appos.), James 1:12, Revelation 2:10.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as στέφανος:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

18 total
  1. Matthew 27:29στέφανον · a crown
    And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
  2. Mark 15:17στέφανον · a crown
    They dressed Him in a purple robe, twisted together a crown of thorns, and set it on His head.
  3. John 19:2στέφανον · a crown
    The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe.
  4. John 19:5στέφανον · crown
    When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”
  5. 1 Corinthians 9:25στέφανον · a crown
    Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.
  6. Philippians 4:1στέφανός · crown
    Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
  7. 1 Thessalonians 2:19στέφανος · crown
    After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?
  8. 2 Timothy 4:8στέφανος · crown
    From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
  9. James 1:12στέφανον · crown
    Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
  10. 1 Peter 5:4στέφανον · crown
    And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
  11. Revelation 2:10στέφανον · crown
    Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
  12. Revelation 3:11στέφανόν · crown
    I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
  13. Revelation 4:4στεφάνους · crowns
    Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads.
  14. Revelation 4:10στεφάνους · crowns
    …the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
  15. Revelation 6:2στέφανος · a crown
    So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer.
  16. Revelation 9:7στέφανοι · crowns
    And the locusts looked like horses prepared for battle, with something like crowns of gold on their heads; and their faces were like the faces of men.
  17. Revelation 12:1στέφανος · a crown
    And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed in the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head.
  18. Revelation 14:14στέφανον · crown
    And I looked and saw a white cloud, and seated on the cloud was One like the Son of Man, with a golden crown on His head and a sharp sickle in His hand.