Strong's Lexicon stephanoó: To crown, to encircle with a crown, to honor Original Word: στεφανόω Word Origin: From the Greek noun στέφανος (stephanos), meaning "crown" or "wreath." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of crowning is עֲטָרָה (atarah), which means "crown" or "wreath." Usage: The verb "stephanoó" primarily means to crown or to adorn with a crown. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to signify the act of honoring or rewarding someone, often in the context of spiritual victory or divine approval. The imagery of crowning is associated with victory, honor, and the conferring of dignity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, a stephanos was a wreath or garland awarded to victors in athletic contests, military triumphs, or given as a mark of honor. This imagery was familiar to the early Christian audience, who would understand the metaphor of being crowned as a symbol of achieving spiritual victory or receiving divine favor. The concept of crowning also had royal connotations, signifying authority and kingship. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4737 stephanóō – to crown as victor. See 4735 (stephanos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom stephanos Definition to crown NASB Translation crowned (2), win the prize (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4737: στεφανόωστεφανόω, στεφάνῳ: 1 aorist ἐστεφανωσα; perfect passive participle ἐστεφανωμενος; (στέφανος); from Homer down; a. to encircle with a crown, to crown: the victor in a contest, 2 Timothy 2:5. b. universally, to adorn, to honr: τινα δόξῃ καί τιμή, Hebrews 2:7, 9, from Psalm 8:6. From stephanos; to adorn with an honorary wreath (literally or figuratively) -- crown. see GREEK stephanos Englishman's Concordance 2 Timothy 2:5 V-PIM/P-3SGRK: τις οὐ στεφανοῦται ἐὰν μὴ NAS: as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless KJV: not crowned, except INT: anyone not he is crowned if not Hebrews 2:7 V-AIA-2S Hebrews 2:9 V-RPM/P-AMS Strong's Greek 4737 |
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