Strong's G4735 · Greek
στέφανος
stephanos · /stef'-an-os/
Definition
from an apparently primary stepho (to twine or wreathe); a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, 1238), literally or figuratively:--crown.
KJV: crown
Root / derivation: from an apparently primary stepho (to twine or wreathe)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered στέφανος across 18 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
18 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John2 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
Philippians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
Revelation8 verses
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Revelation 3:11Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Revelation 4:4And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.
Revelation 4:10The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
Revelation 6:2And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
Revelation 9:7And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces were as the faces of men.
Revelation 12:1And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: wonder: or, sign
Revelation 14:14And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4735 (stephanos) mean?
from an apparently primary stepho (to twine or wreathe); a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, 1238), literally or figuratively:--crown.
How many times does G4735 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4735 (στέφανος) appears in 18 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “crown.”
How is stephanos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4735 is rendered as “crown” (15×), “crowns” (3×).
Where does the Greek word στέφανος come from?
from an apparently primary stepho (to twine or wreathe)