Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to crown
Usage: στεφανόω, -ῶ (στέφανος), [in LXX for עָטַר ;] with accusative of person(s), to crown: of a victor, 2Ti.2:5. Metaphorical, δόξῃ κ. τιμῇ, Heb.2:7, 9" (LXX) .† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4737
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
9
Books
6
Strong's G4737 Quick Answer
Strong's G4737 στεφανόω (stephanoo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. stephanoo (stef-an-oh'-o) v. 1. to adorn with an honorary wreath {literally or figuratively} It has 9 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include crowned. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- stephanoo (stef-an-oh'-o) v. 1. to adorn with an honorary wreath {literally or figuratively}
- Usage
- 9 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- crowned
Meaning and Definition
stephanoo (stef-an-oh'-o) v. 1. to adorn with an honorary wreath {literally or figuratively} [from G4735] KJV: crown Root(s): G4735
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4737. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4737 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render stephanoo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
crowned
2 Timothy 2:5
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How Strong's G4737 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 New Testament with 3 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 G4737 (στεφανόω) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Maccabees 3:28 — στεφανωθήσεται
- 4 Maccabees 17:15 — στεφανοῦσα
- Judith 15:13 — ἐστεφανώσαντο
- Psalms 5:13 — ἐστεφάνωσας
- Psalms 8:6 — ἐστεφάνωσας
Strong's G4737 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 G4737 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
Strong's G4737 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
For thou, Lord, shalt bless the righteous: Thou hast compassed us as with a shield of favor.
Thou madest him a little less than angels, Thou hast crowned him with glory and honor;
Who redeems thy life from corruption; Who crowns thee with mercy and compassion;
Strong's G4737 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
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.
Whoever shall inform against the Jews, besides receiving the property of the person charged, shall be presented with two thousand drachmas from the royal treasury, shall be made free, and shall be crowned.
And reverence for God conquered, and crowned her own athletes.
Usage Excerpts
First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4737.
For thou, Lord, shalt bless the righteous: Thou hast compassed us as with a shield of favor.
Thou madest him a little less than angels, Thou hast crowned him with glory and honor;
Who redeems thy life from corruption; Who crowns thee with mercy and compassion;
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
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.
Whoever shall inform against the Jews, besides receiving the property of the person charged, shall be presented with two thousand drachmas from the royal treasury, shall be made free, and shall be crowned.
And reverence for God conquered, and crowned her own athletes.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4737, grouped by book.
Psalms 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 2 usages, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4737 FAQ
What does stephanoo (στεφανόω) mean?
Stephanoo (Strong's G4737) is a Greek word most simply glossed "crown". stephanoo (stef-an-oh'-o) v. 1. to adorn with an honorary wreath {literally or figuratively}
How many times is stephanoo (στεφανόω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G4737 across 6 books.
Where can I study stephanoo (στεφανόω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4737 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate stephanoo (στεφανόω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as crowned. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4737 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4737, with linked reader references where each row is available.