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G4735

στέφανος

stéphanos [stef'-an-os] Noun
Core meaningcrown

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

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