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    Crown (Stephanos)

    στέφανος (stephanos)

    A victory wreath — the reward given to overcomers, athletes, and the faithful.

    Greek
    Pronunciation: STEF-ah-nos

    Definition

    Stephanos is the Greek word for crown, specifically the victor's wreath awarded to winners of athletic contests. The New Testament uses it for the rewards awaiting faithful believers and for Christ's crown of thorns.

    Featured KJV occurrences (3)

    2 Timothy 4:8

    “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day.”
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    James 1:12

    “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.”
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    1 Peter 5:4

    “And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
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    Strong's dictionary data from openscriptures/strongs (CC-BY-SA), derived from Strong's 1890/1894 public-domain concordance.