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στέφανος

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
στέφανος, -ου, ὁ
Greek transliteration: 
stephanos
Simplified transliteration: 
stephanos
Numbers
Strong's number: 
4735
GK Number: 
5109
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
18
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
n-2a
Gloss: 
woven crown, wreath, victory garland; of various shapes and various materials, leaves, twigs, flowers, even metal, as a sign of victory, honor, and in some contexts, authority
Definition: 
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

Greek-English Concordance for στέφανος

Matthew 27:29 and twisting together a crown (stephanon | στέφανον | acc sg masc) of thorns, they placed it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand, and kneeling before him they mocked him, saying, “Hail, king of the Jews!”
Mark 15:17 And they clothed him in purple; and twisting some thorns into a crown (stephanon | στέφανον | acc sg masc), they placed it on him.
John 19:2 And the soldiers twisted some thorns into a crown (stephanon | στέφανον | acc sg masc) and placed it on his head, and they threw a purple robe around him.
John 19:5 So Jesus came out, wearing the crown (stephanon | στέφανον | acc sg masc) of thorns and the purple robe; and Pilate said to them, “Look, the man!”
1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath (stephanon | στέφανον | acc sg masc), but we for an imperishable one.
Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown (stephanos | στέφανος | voc sg masc), stand firm in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!
1 Thessalonians 2:19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown (stephanos | στέφανος | nom sg masc) of rejoicing before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not indeed you?
2 Timothy 4:8 Now is reserved for me the crown (stephanos | στέφανος | nom sg masc) of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that Day, but not only to me but also to everyone who has loved his appearing.
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast when tested, because once he is shown to be genuine, he will receive the crown (stephanon | στέφανον | acc sg masc) of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
1 Peter 5:4 Then when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown (stephanon | στέφανον | acc sg masc) that will not tarnish.
Revelation 2:10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. The devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested, and you will have affliction for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown (stephanon | στέφανον | acc sg masc) of life.
Revelation 3:11 I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one can take away your crown (stephanon | στέφανον | acc sg masc).
Revelation 4:4 Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on those thrones were twenty-four elders, clothed in white garments, and upon their heads were crowns (stephanous | στεφάνους | acc pl masc) of gold.
Revelation 4:10 the twenty-four elders fall down before the one who is seated on the throne and worship the one who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns (stephanous | στεφάνους | acc pl masc) before the throne, saying,
Revelation 6:2 I looked, and behold, a white horse! And the one seated on it had a bow; and there was given to him a crown (stephanos | στέφανος | nom sg masc), and he went out conquering and to conquer.
Revelation 9:7 In appearance the locusts were like horses prepared for battle. On their heads were something like crowns (stephanoi | στέφανοι | nom pl masc) of gold, and their faces were like human faces.
Revelation 12:1 Then a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head was a crown (stephanos | στέφανος | nom sg masc) of twelve stars.
Revelation 14:14 Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and seated on the cloud was one like a son of man. He had a golden crown (stephanon | στέφανον | acc sg masc) on his head and a sharp sickle in his hand.