The Meaning Of The Greek Word In Revelation
The Greek word for “crown” in this passage is στέφανος. To know its historical meaning will help us to know its meaning in Revelation.
From the ancient Greek and Roman cultures, exist crowns made of twigs (usually two twigs tied together), and of garlands. Among its meaning, were: Life and fertility, a blessing of a deity, a sign of honor, and expression of sorrow, or simply were used to honor a deity.
Greek gods were painted with crowns of garlands meaning their deity. Among them were, Zeus, Neptuno, Aphrodite, Pan, Apollo, etc. Crowns of garland were used to adorn the altar of the divinity and for adorning priest’s head.
Victorious Greek soldiers were rewarded with crowns of garlands. Roman magistrates worn golden crowns as a symbol of their
From the ancient Greek and Roman cultures, exist crowns made of twigs (usually two twigs tied together), and of garlands. Among its meaning, were: Life and fertility, a blessing of a deity, a sign of honor, and expression of sorrow, or simply were used to honor a deity.
Greek gods were painted with crowns of garlands meaning their deity. Among them were, Zeus, Neptuno, Aphrodite, Pan, Apollo, etc. Crowns of garland were used to adorn the altar of the divinity and for adorning priest’s head.
Victorious Greek soldiers were rewarded with crowns of garlands. Roman magistrates worn golden crowns as a symbol of their