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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.

A crown as an ornament worn by monarchs

By kings

2 Kings 11:12 pp 2 Chronicles 23:11 Crowns worn by the kings of Israel and Judah signified their consecration to God. See also 2 Samuel 1:10; Psalm 89:39; Psalm 132:18; Proverbs 27:24; Zechariah 9:16

By queens

Esther 1:11; Esther 2:17

A crown as a symbol of royal authority

2 Samuel 12:30 pp 1 Chronicles 20:2 See also Psalm 21:3; Isaiah 23:8; Jeremiah 13:18; Ezekiel 21:26; Zechariah 6:11,14; Revelation 12:3; Revelation 13:1; Revelation 19:12

A crown as a symbol of honour

Esther 8:15; Job 19:9; Job 31:36; Ezekiel 23:42

A crown as a wreath

Worn on joyful occasions, such as a wedding

Songs 3:11 See also Proverbs 4:9; Isaiah 61:3; Ezekiel 16:12; Ezekiel 23:42

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

1 Corinthians 9:25 See also 2 Timothy 2:5

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

Matthew 27:29 pp Mark 15:17 See also John 19:2,5

Crown is used figuratively to indicate honour and blessing

Isaiah 62:3 See also Proverbs 4:9; Proverbs 12:4; Proverbs 14:24; Proverbs 16:31; Proverbs 17:6; Isaiah 28:5; Isaiah 61:3; Lamentations 5:16; Revelation 6:2; Revelation 9:7; Revelation 12:1; Revelation 14:14

Paul's joy and crown

1 Thessalonians 2:19 See also Philippians 4:1

Crown represents the honour and blessing that await believers in heaven

1 Corinthians 9:25 See also 2 Timothy 4:8; James 1:12; 1 Peter 5:4; Revelation 2:10; Revelation 3:11; Revelation 4:4,10

See also

2312  Christ as king
2570  Christ, suffering
4342  jewels
4520  thorns
5216  authority
5366  king
5500  reward, God's people
5878  honour
6644  eternal life
8110  athletics
8140  prize
9413  heaven, inheritance