An encircling ornament for the head, worn by monarchs as symbol of royal authority. Also a wreath, worn on joyful occasions or presented to the winner of a race. Used figuratively, the word indicates honour and blessing, the reward awaiting believers in heaven.

2 Kings 11:12

A crown as an ornament worn by monarchs

By kings

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pp 2Ch 23:11

2 Samuel 1:10

Crowns worn by the kings of Israel and Judah signified their consecration to God.

Psalms 89:39; 132:18
Proverbs 27:24
Zechariah 9:16
Esther 1:11; 2:17

By queens

2 Samuel 12:30

A crown as a symbol of royal authority

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Psalms 21:3

pp 1Ch 20:2

Isaiah 23:8
Jeremiah 13:18
Ezekiel 21:26
Zechariah 6:11,14
Revelation 12:3; 13:1; 19:12
Esther 8:15

A crown as a symbol of honour

Job 19:9; 31:36
Ezekiel 23:42
Songs 3:11

A crown as a wreath

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Worn on joyful occasions, such as a wedding

Proverbs 4:9
Isaiah 61:3
Ezekiel 16:12; 23:42
1 Corinthians 9:25

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A wreath of laurel leaves, worn by the winner of a race

2 Timothy 2:5
Matthew 27:29

The mock crown (wreath) of thorns put on Jesus Christ's head

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John 19:2,5

pp Mk 15:17

Isaiah 62:3

Crown is used figuratively to indicate honour and blessing

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Proverbs 4:9; 12:4; 14:24; 16:31; 17:6
Isaiah 28:5; 61:3
Lamentations 5:16
Revelation 6:2; 9:7; 12:1; 14:14
1 Thessalonians 2:19

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Paul's joy and crown

Philippians 4:1
1 Corinthians 9:25

Crown represents the honour and blessing that await believers in heaven

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2 Timothy 4:8
James 1:12
1 Peter 5:4
Revelation 2:10; 3:11; 4:4,10

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2312 Christ as king
2570 Christ, suffering
4342 jewels
4522 threshing
5217 authority in church
5366 king
5500 reward, God's people
5878 honour
6644 eternal life
8110 athletics
8142 religion
9413 heaven, inheritance