Stephanóō — G4737

Definition

verb

to adorn with an honorary wreath (literally or figuratively)

1. to encircle with a crown, to crown
2. universally, to adorn, to honr

Usually translated as

crown

Origin

from G4735

• stéphanos (G4735)

Occurrences

Stephanóō occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Timothy (1), Hebrews (2)

• 2 Timothy 2:5 — And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned (στεφανοῦται), except he strive lawfully.
• Hebrews 2:7 — Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst (ἐστεφάνωσας) him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
• Hebrews 2:9 — But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned (ἐστεφανωμένον) with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.