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Strong's G4735 στέφανος (stephanos)

Stephanos means “crown” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4735 — miqneh (“something bought”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4735
Language Greek
Linked Usages 66
Books 27

Strong's G4735 Quick Answer

Strong's G4735 στέφανος (stephanos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. stephanos (stef'-an-os) n. 1. a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally) {literally or figuratively; more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple, narrow fillet or diadem (G1238)} It has 66 linked Bible usages across 27 books. Visible English usage signals include crown, head, gold, put, and upon.

Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
stephanos (stef'-an-os) n. 1. a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally) {literally or figuratively; more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple, narrow fillet or diadem (G1238)}
Usage
66 linked usages
Books
27 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
crown, head, gold, put, and upon

Meaning and Definition

stephanos (stef'-an-os) n. 1. a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally) {literally or figuratively; more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple, narrow fillet or diadem (G1238)} [from an apparently primary stepho "to twine or wreathe"] KJV: crown Compare: G1238

Original Word
στέφανος
Transliteration
stephanos
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4735. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

crown

Usage: στέφανος, -ου, ὁ (στέφω, to encircle), [in LXX chiefly for עֲטָרָה ;] __1. that which surrounds or encompasses (as a wall, a crowd: Hom., al.). __2. a crown, i.e. the wreath, garland or chaplet given as a prize for victory, as a festal ornament, or as a public honour for disting­uished service or personal worth (so to sovereigns, especially on the occasion of a παρουσία, which see; cf. Deiss., LAE, 372 ff.; on its use in LXX for the golden crown of royalty (prop., διάδημα, which see, cf.

Hort and Mayor on Jas.1:12): Mat.27:29, Mrk.15:17, Jhn.19:2, 5, 1Co.9:25, Rev.4:4, 10 6:2 9:7 12:1 14:14. Metaphorical: Php.4:1, Rev.3:11; τ. δικαιοσύνης (cf. Deiss., LAE, 312), 2Ti.4:8; τ. δόξης, 1Pe.5:4; καυχήσεως, 1Th.2:19 (see M, Th., in l); τ. ζωῆς (genitive appos.), Jas.1:12, Rev.2:10.† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

crown head gold put upon shalt lord king thee man day glory

How Strong's G4735 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 28 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4735 (στέφανος) appears 49 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4735 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4735 in the New Testament

18 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 27:29 KJV

And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

Mark 15:17 KJV

And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,

John 19:2 KJV

And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,

Strong's G4735 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

28 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Kingdoms 12:30 Septuagint / Brenton

And he took the crown of Molchom their king from off his head, and the weight of it was a talent of gold, with precious stones, and it was upon the head of David; and he carried forth very much spoil of the city.

1 Chronicles 20:2 Septuagint / Brenton

And David took the crown of Molchom their king off his head, and the weight of it was found to be a talent of gold, and on it were precious stones; and it was placed on the head of David: and he brought out the spoils of the city which were very great.

Strong's G4735 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

20 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 3:7 Septuagint / Brenton

So they and all the country round about received him with garlands, with dances, and with timbrels.

Judith 15:13 Septuagint / Brenton

And they put a garland of olive upon her and her maid that was with her, and she went before all the people in the dance, leading all the women: and all the men of Israel followed in their armor with garlands, and with songs in their mouths.

1 Maccabees 1:22 Septuagint / Brenton

and the table of the showbread, and the pouring vessels, and the vials, and the censers of gold, and the veil, and the crowns, and the golden ornaments that were before the temple, all which he pulled off.

Usage Excerpts

First 66 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4735.

2 Kingdoms 12:30 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he took the crown of Molchom their king from off his head, and the weight of it was a talent of gold, with precious stones, and it was upon the head of David; and he carried forth very much spoil of the city.
1 Chronicles 20:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And David took the crown of Molchom their king off his head, and the weight of it was found to be a talent of gold, and on it were precious stones; and it was placed on the head of David: and he brought out the spoils of the city which were very great.
Esther 8:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
it and rejoiced.
Job 19:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And has taken the crown from my head.
Job 31:36 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I would place it as a chaplet on my shoulders, and read it.
Psalms 20:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For thou hast prevented him with blessings of goodness: Thou hast set upon his head a crown of precious stone.
Psalms 64:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou wilt bless the crown of the year because of thy goodness; And thy plains shall be filled with fatness.
Proverbs 1:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For thou shalt receive for thy head a crown of graces, And a chain of gold round thy neck.
Proverbs 4:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
That it may give unto thy head a crown of graces, And may cover thee with a crown of delight.
Proverbs 12:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
Proverbs 14:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A prudent man is the crown of the wise: But the occupation of fools is evil.
Proverbs 16:31 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Old age is a crown of honor, But it is found in the ways of righteousness.
Song of Solomon 3:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Go forth, ye daughters of Zion, And behold King Solomon, With the crown wherewith his mother crowned him, In the day of his espousals, And in the day of the gladness of his heart.
Isaiah 22:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and will cast thee into a great and unmeasured land, and there thou shalt die: and he will bring thy fair chariot to shame, and the house of thy prince to be trodden down.
Isaiah 22:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and I will put on him thy robe, and I will grant him thy crown with power, and I will give thy stewardship into his hands: and he shall be as a father to them that dwell in Jerusalem, and to them that dwell in Judah.
Isaiah 28:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Woe to the crown of pride, the hirelings of Ephraim, the flower that has fallen from the glory of the top of the fertile mountain, they that are drunken without wine.
Isaiah 28:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The crown of pride, the hirelings of Ephraim, shall be beaten down with the hands and with the feet.
Isaiah 28:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
In that day the Lord of hosts shall be the crown of hope, the woven crown of glory, to the remnant of the people.
Isaiah 62:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou shalt be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.
Jeremiah 13:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Say ye to the king and the princes, Humble yourselves, and sit down; for your crown of glory is removed from your head.
Lamentations 2:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
All that go by the way Have clapped their hands at thee; They have hissed and shaken their head At the daughter of Jerusalem. Is this the city, they say, The crown of joy of all the earth?
Lamentations 5:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The crown has fallen from our head: Yea, woe to us! for we have sinned.
Ezekiel 16:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I put a pendant on thy nostril, and rings in thine ears, and a crown of glory on thy head.
Ezekiel 21:31 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou hast taken off the miter and put on the crown, it shall not have such another after it: thou hast abased that which was high, and exalted that which was low.
Ezekiel 23:42 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and they raised a sound of music, and that with men coming from the wilderness out of a multitude of men, and they put bracelets on their hands, and a crown of glory on their heads;
Ezekiel 28:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Son of man, take up a lamentation for the prince of Tyre, and say to him, Thus saith the Lord God; Thou art a seal of resemblance, and crown of beauty.
Zechariah 6:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou shalt take silver and gold, and make crowns, and thou shalt put them upon the head of Joshua the son of Jehozadak the high priest;
Zechariah 6:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the crown shall be to them that wait patiently, and to the useful men of the captivity, and to them that have known it, and for the favor of the son of Zephaniah, and for a psalm in the house of the Lord.
Matthew 27:29 New Testament, KJV
And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
Mark 15:17 New Testament, KJV
And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,
John 19:2 New Testament, KJV
And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,
John 19:5 New Testament, KJV
Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!
1 Corinthians 9:25 New Testament, KJV
And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
Philippians 4:1 New Testament, KJV
Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
1 Thessalonians 2:19 New Testament, KJV
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
2 Timothy 4:8 New Testament, KJV
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
James 1:12 New Testament, KJV
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
1 Peter 5:4 New Testament, KJV
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
Revelation 2:10 New Testament, KJV
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 3:11 New Testament, KJV
Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Revelation 4:4 New Testament, KJV
And 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 4:10 New Testament, KJV
The 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 6:2 New Testament, KJV
And 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 9:7 New Testament, KJV
And 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 12:1 New Testament, KJV
And 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:
Revelation 14:14 New Testament, KJV
And 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.
Judith 3:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So they and all the country round about received him with garlands, with dances, and with timbrels.
Judith 15:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And they put a garland of olive upon her and her maid that was with her, and she went before all the people in the dance, leading all the women: and all the men of Israel followed in their armor with garlands, and with songs in their mouths.
1 Maccabees 1:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and the table of the showbread, and the pouring vessels, and the vials, and the censers of gold, and the veil, and the crowns, and the golden ornaments that were before the temple, all which he pulled off.
1 Maccabees 4:57 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
They decked also the forefront of the temple with crowns of gold and with shields; and the gates and the chambers they renewed, and hanged doors upon them.
1 Maccabees 10:20 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore now this day we ordain thee to be the high priest of thy nation, and to be called the king’s friend (and therewithal he sent him a purple robe and a crown of gold), and require thee to take our part, and keep friendship with us.
1 Maccabees 10:29 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And now do I free you, and for your sake I release all the Jews, from tributes, and from the customs of salt, and from crown taxes,
1 Maccabees 11:35 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And as for other things that belong unto us, of the tithes and customs pertaining unto us, as also the saltpits, and the crown taxes, which are due unto us, we discharge them of them all for their relief.
1 Maccabees 13:37 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The golden crown, and the scarlet robe, which ye sent unto us, we have received: and we are ready to make a steadfast peace with you, yea, and to write unto our officers, to confirm the immunities which we have granted.
1 Maccabees 13:39 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
As for any oversight or fault committed unto this day, we forgive it, and the crown tax also, which ye owe us: and if there were any other tribute paid in Jerusalem, it shall no more be paid.
2 Maccabees 14:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
came to King Demetrius in the hundred and one and fiftieth year, presenting unto him a crown of gold, and a palm, and also of the boughs which were used solemnly in the temple: and so that day he held his peace.
Wisdom of Sirach 1:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And gladness, and a crown of rejoicing.
Wisdom of Sirach 1:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Making peace and perfect health to flourish.
Wisdom of Sirach 6:31 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt put her on as a robe of honor, And shalt put her about thee as a crown of joy.
Wisdom of Sirach 15:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He shall find joy and a crown of gladness, And she shall cause him to inherit an everlasting name.
Wisdom of Sirach 25:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Much experience is the crown of old men, And the fear of God is their glory.
Wisdom of Sirach 32:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He that requiteth a good turn offereth fine flour; And he that giveth alms sacrificeth praise.
Wisdom of Sirach 40:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
From him that weareth purple and a crown, Unto him that is clothed with a linen frock.
Wisdom of Sirach 45:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He set a crown of gold upon the miter, Wherein was engraven Holiness, An ornament of honor, a costly work, The desires of the eyes, goodly and beautiful.
Wisdom of Sirach 50:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
When he took the portions out of the priests’ hands, He himself stood by the hearth of the altar, Compassed with his brethren round about, As a young cedar in Lebanon; And as palm trees compassed they him round about.
Letter of Jeremiah 1:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
As for their tongue, it is polished by the workman, and they themselves are gilded and laid over with gold; yet are they but false, and cannot speak.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4735, grouped by book.

2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Esther 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Song of Solomon 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 6 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
John 2 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 8 usages, New Testament
Judith 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 7 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 9 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Letter of Jeremiah 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G4735 FAQ

What does stephanos (στέφανος) mean?

Stephanos (Strong's G4735) is a Greek word most simply glossed "crown". stephanos (stef'-an-os) n. 1. a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally) {literally or figuratively; more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple, narrow fillet or diadem (G1238)}

How many times is stephanos (στέφανος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 66 linked usages for Strong's G4735 across 27 books.

Where can I study stephanos (στέφανος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4735 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate stephanos (στέφανος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as crown, head, gold, put, upon, and shalt. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4735 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 28 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 20 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4735, with linked reader references where each row is available.