Lexical Definition
Strong's Greek G4735
a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, ), literally or figuratively
KJV usage: :--crown.
Etymology: from an apparently primary (to twine or wreathe);
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
that which forms an encirclement; a crown, Mt. 27:29; Rev. 4:4, 10; wreath, conferred on a victor in the public games, 1 Cor. 9:25; met. a crown, reward, prize, 2 Tim. 4:8; Jas. 1:12; a crown, ornament, honor, glory
Key Appearances in the New Testament
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