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The concept of being "crowned" in the Bible carries significant theological and symbolic meaning, often representing authority, honor, victory, and divine favor. The imagery of crowns is prevalent throughout both the Old and New Testaments, serving as a metaphor for various spiritual truths and promises.
Old Testament ReferencesIn the Old Testament, crowns are often associated with kingship and authority. For instance, the crowning of a king is a pivotal event, symbolizing the conferral of power and responsibility. In
2 Samuel 12:30, we read about David taking the crown from the head of the Ammonite king: "Then he took the crown from the head of their king. It weighed a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head."
Crowns also symbolize honor and reward. In
Proverbs 4:9, wisdom is personified and described as bestowing a crown: "She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty." This passage highlights the value of wisdom as a source of true honor and dignity.
New Testament ReferencesIn the New Testament, the concept of being crowned takes on a more spiritual dimension, often associated with eternal life and the rewards of faithfulness. The Apostle Paul frequently uses the imagery of a crown to describe the reward awaiting believers. In
2 Timothy 4:8, he writes, "From now on the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing."
The Book of James also speaks of the "crown of life" as a reward for those who persevere under trial: "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him" (
James 1:12).
The Apostle Peter refers to the "crown of glory" that will never fade away, promised to faithful shepherds of God's flock: "And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away" (
1 Peter 5:4).
Symbolism in RevelationThe Book of Revelation is rich with crown imagery, often depicting the ultimate victory of Christ and His followers. In
Revelation 2:10, the church in Smyrna is encouraged with the promise of a crown: "Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life." This promise underscores the eternal reward for steadfast faith.
Revelation 4:4 describes the twenty-four elders around the throne of God, each wearing crowns of gold, symbolizing their authority and honor in the heavenly realm: "Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads."
Christ as the Crowned KingUltimately, the image of being crowned finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the King of Kings.
Revelation 19:12 portrays Christ at His second coming: "His eyes are like blazing fire, and on His head are many crowns. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows." This depiction emphasizes His supreme authority and victory over all creation.
The concept of being crowned in the Bible, therefore, encompasses themes of authority, honor, victory, and eternal reward, pointing ultimately to the sovereignty and triumph of Christ and the hope of believers in Him.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Crown.
2. (p. p. & a.) Having or wearing a crown; surmounted, invested, or adorned, with a crown, wreath, garland, etc.; honored; rewarded; completed; consummated; perfected.
3. (p. p. & a.) Great; excessive; supreme.
Greek
4734. Stephanas -- "crowned," Stephanas, a Christian at Corinth... Stephanas. 4735 . "
crowned... Stephanas. Probably contraction for stephanotos (
crowned;
from stephanoo); Stephanas, a Christian -- Stephanas. see GREEK stephanoo.
...4737. stephanoo -- to crown
... Cognate: 4737 -- to . See 4735 (). Word Origin from stephanos Definition to
crown NASB Word Usagecrowned (2), win the prize (1). crown....
Strong's Hebrew
4502. minzar -- perhaps consecrated ones, princes... Word Origin from nazar Definition perhaps consecrated ones, princes NASB Word Usage
guardsmen (1).
crowned. From nazar; a prince --
crowned. see HEBREW nazar.
...3803. kathar -- to surround
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to surround NASB Word Usagecrowned
(1), encircled (1), surround (2), surrounded (1), wait (1)....
5849b. atar -- to crown
... 5849a, 5849b. atar. 5850 . to crown. Transliteration: atar Short Definition:
crowned. Word Origin denominative verb from atarah...
Library
Quiet Talks on theCrowned Christ of Revelation
Quiet Talks on theCrowned Christ of Revelation. <. Quiet Talks on
theCrowned Christ of Revelation by SD Gordon. Produced...
Faith Tested andCrowned
... GENESIS FAITH TESTED ANDCROWNED. 'And it came to pass after these things,
that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham...
Hail! the Morn with GladnessCrowned
... Hymns of the Holy Eastern Church HAIL! THE MORN WITH GLADNESSCROWNED. tr., John
Brownlie 7.8.7.8. I. Hail! the morn with gladnesscrowned,....
Hail the Morn, with GladnessCrowned;
... EASTER XIII Hail the morn, with gladnesscrowned; 7,8,7,8. Hail the morn,
with gladnesscrowned; Morn of morns, O glad and glorious!...
Transfiguration when GloryCrowned the Mountain Top,
... THE GREAT COLLECT TRANSFIGURATION When glorycrowned the mountain top,. 8,8,8,8.
When glorycrowned the mountain top,. And Christ was decked in garments fair,....
The Church Militant 466. Rise,Crowned with Light, Imperial Salem...
... V. THE CHURCH The Church Militant 466. Rise,crowned with light, imperial Salem,
rise.... Alexander Pope, 1712. Rise,crowned with light, imperial Salem, rise!...
LM Mrs. Sigourney. The YearCrowned with Goodness.
... VIII. VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 398. LM Mrs. Sigourney. The YearCrowned with Goodness.
1 God of the year! with songs of praise, And hearts...
Rogation Days 181. Jesus,Crowned with all Renown
... II. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR Rogation Days 181. Jesus,crowned with all renown. CMD... Alt.
Jesus,crowned with all renown,. Since thou the earth hast trod,....
The ChristCrowned, the Fact
Quiet Talks on theCrowned Christ of Revelation. <.... I."THE CHRIST
CROWNED, THE FACT. "When God sought a King for His...
TheCrowned Christ Reigning
Quiet Talks on theCrowned Christ of Revelation. <.... VII."THECROWNED
CHRIST REIGNING. (Revelation, Chapters xx: 4-xxii.)....
Thesaurus
Crowned (14 Occurrences)...Crowned (14 Occurrences). John 17:10 and everything that is mine is Thine, and
everything that is Thine is mine; and I am
crowned with glory in them. (WEY).
...Triumph (52 Occurrences)
... drawn by four horses. He wascrowned with laurel, having a scepter in one
hand and a branch of laurel in the other. He was preceded...
Lower (72 Occurrences)
... Youcrowned him with glory and honor.... (WEB BBE YLT NAS NIV). Psalms 8:5 For you have
made him a little lower than God, andcrowned him with glory and honor....
Malchiel (3 Occurrences)
... of the Dead Sea, runs out to the West from the plateau of Moab, "sinking gradually:
at first a broad brown field of arable land, then a flat topcrowned by a...
Ascension (1 Occurrence)
... Christians are regarded as contemplating Jesus as the Divine Man in heaven (2:9),
though the meaning of the phrase, "crowned with glory and honor" is variously...
Sennacherib (13 Occurrences)
... people he ignored them. The Babylonians, being indignant,crowned a man
of humble origin, Marduk-zakir-shum by name. He ruled only...
Crown (94 Occurrences)
... the "immortal amaranth.". Crown of thorns. Our Lord wascrowned with a, in
mockery by the Romans (Matthew 27:29). The object of Pilate's...
Olives (30 Occurrences)
... Taking as the northern limit the dip which is crossed by the ancient Anathoth
(`anata) road, the most northerly summit is that nowcrowned by the house and...
Angels (99 Occurrences)
... Youcrowned him with glory and honor.... (See NIV). Psalms 8:5 For thou hast made him
a little lower than the angels, and hastcrowned him with glory and honour....
Honor (240 Occurrences)
... (WEB ASV WBS NAS). Hebrews 2:7 You made him a little lower than the angels. You
crowned him with glory and honor. (WEB ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)....
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