Diádēma — G1238

Definition

neuter noun

a "diadem" (as bound about the head)

1. the kingly ornament for the head
2. Lightfoot on

Usually translated as

crown

Origin

from a compound of G1223 and G1210

• diá (G1223)
• déō (G1210)
• stéphanos (G4735)

Occurrences

Diádēma occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Revelation (3)

• Revelation 12:3 — And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns (διαδήματα) upon his heads.
• Revelation 13:1 — And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns (διαδήματα), and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
• Revelation 19:12 — His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns (διαδήματα); and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.