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<p> <strong> [[Crown]] </strong> </p> <p> 1. In the OT . The word represents several Heb. terms with distinct meanings. (1) <em> zçr </em> , properly an edge or border, with the suggestion of a twisted or wreathed appearance. It occurs only in [[Ex]] (&nbsp; Exodus 25:11 and frequently). It is always of gold, and in the furniture of the [[Tabernacle]] surrounds the ark, the table of shew-bread and its border, the altar of incense. RVm [Note: Revised Version margin.] gives as alternative renderings ‘rim,’ ‘moulding.’ Its purpose seems to have been ornamental merely. (2) <em> nçzer </em> , properly ‘mark of separation or consecration’ (fr. <em> nâzar </em> ‘to separate, consecrate’; whence <em> nâzir </em> = ‘Nazirite’). Originally it was no more than a fillet to confine hair that was worn long [[(W. R]]  Smith, <em> RS </em> <em> [Note: S [[Religion]] of the Semites.] </em> 2 p. 483). It is used of the crown set upon the forehead of the high priest (&nbsp; Exodus 29:6 etc.) a plate of pure gold with the engraving ‘Holy to J″ [Note: Jahweh.] ’ (&nbsp; Exodus 39:30 , cf. &nbsp; Leviticus 8:9 ), and also of the crown worn by Heb. kings (&nbsp; 2 Samuel 1:10 , &nbsp; 2 Kings 11:12 ). In both cases it was the symbol of consecration. (3) <em> kether </em> , similar in meaning to (2) but without the idea of consecration, is used in Est. (&nbsp; Esther 1:11; &nbsp; Esther 2:17; &nbsp; Esther 6:8 ) to denote the <strong> diadem </strong> of a [[Persian]] king or queen. (4) <em> ’atârah </em> , the word that is most frequent and of the most general significance. It is applied to the crown worn by kings, whether [[Jewish]] (&nbsp; 2 Samuel 12:30 etc.) or foreign (&nbsp; 1 Chronicles 20:2 , &nbsp; Esther 8:15 [cf. &nbsp; Esther 6:8 ]), to the wreath worn at banquets (&nbsp; Isaiah 28:1; &nbsp; Isaiah 28:3 , &nbsp; Ezekiel 23:42 ); but also in a fig. sense, as when, <em> e.g. </em> a virtuous woman is called her husband’s crown (&nbsp; Proverbs 12:4 ), a hoary head the crown of old age (&nbsp; Proverbs 16:31 ), the Lord of hosts the crown of His people (&nbsp; Isaiah 28:5 ). (5) <em> qodhqôdh </em> is the crown or top of the head, as in the expression ‘from the sole of his foot even unto his crown’ (&nbsp; Job 2:7 ); cf. &nbsp; [[Genesis]] 49:26 , &nbsp; Deuteronomy 33:20 etc. The vb. ‘to crown’ is comparatively rare in the OT: <em> ‘âtar </em> (corresponding to (4) above) is found in &nbsp; Psalms 8:5; &nbsp; Psalms 65:11; &nbsp; Psalms 103:4 , &nbsp; Song of [[Solomon]] 3:11 , &nbsp; Isaiah 23:8; <em> kathar </em> (corresp. to (3)) in &nbsp; Proverbs 14:18; <em> nâzar </em> (corresponding to (2)) in &nbsp; Nahum 3:17 . </p> <p> <strong> 2. In the NT </strong> . In AV [Note: Authorized Version.] ‘crown’ represents two Gr. words: (1) <em> stephanos </em> (whence <em> stephanoô </em> , ‘to crown’), (2) <em> diadema </em> ; the former being the badge of merit or victory, the latter (found only in &nbsp; Revelation 12:3; &nbsp; Revelation 13:1; &nbsp; Revelation 19:12 ) the mark of royalty. This distinction, though not strictly observed in LXX [Note: Septuagint.] , is properly maintained in RV [Note: Revised Version.] , where (2) is in each case rendered ‘diadem.’ The <em> stephanos </em> (properly ‘wreath’ = Lat. <em> corona </em> ) was the <strong> garland </strong> given as a prize to the victors in the games (&nbsp; 1 Corinthians 9:25; cf. &nbsp; 2 Timothy 2:5 ). It is the word applied to our Lord’s ‘crown of thorns’ (&nbsp; Matthew 27:29 , &nbsp; Mark 15:17 , &nbsp; John 19:2; &nbsp; John 19:5 ). It is used figuratively of the ‘crown of righteousness’ (&nbsp; 2 Timothy 4:8 ), ‘of life’ (&nbsp; James 1:12 , &nbsp; Revelation 2:10 ), ‘of glory’ (&nbsp; 1 Peter 5:4 ). St. Paul applies it to his converts as being his joy and reward (&nbsp; Philippians 4:1 , &nbsp; 1 Thessalonians 2:19 ); and in Rev. it is employed in various symbolical connexions (&nbsp; Revelation 4:4; &nbsp; Revelation 4:10; &nbsp; Revelation 6:2; &nbsp; Revelation 9:7; &nbsp; Revelation 12:1; &nbsp; Revelation 14:14 ). </p> <p> [[J. C]]  Lambert. </p>

<p> The common ensign of royalty and of victory, &nbsp;2 Chronicles 23:11; it is also used symbolically for honour or reward; as "a virtuous woman is a crown to her husband." &nbsp;Proverbs 12:4 . Paul speaks of those whom he had been the means of converting as his 'joy and crown;' his 'crown ofrejoicing.' &nbsp;Philippians 4:1; &nbsp;1 Thessalonians 2:19 . </p> <p> In the A.V. the word 'crown' represents the word <i> zer </i> , the borderor moulding placed round the top of the ark, the table of showbread, and the altar of incense. &nbsp;Exodus 37:2-27 . </p> <p> In the N.T. the word commonly rendered 'crown' is στέφανος,which is more a symbol of victory than of royalty. It is applied to the Son of Man and to others, &nbsp;Revelation 6:2; &nbsp;Revelation 14:14; and to the twenty-four elders in heaven, who cast their crowns before the throne, &nbsp;Revelation 4:4,10; also to the perishable crown won by the victors in the ancient contests, and to the imperishable crown of the Christian. &nbsp;1 Corinthians 9:25 . This latter is further described as a 'crown of righteousness,' 'crown of life,' 'crown of glory.' &nbsp;2 Timothy 4:8; &nbsp;James 1:12; &nbsp;1 Peter 5:4; &nbsp;Revelation 2:10 . These may refer to the same crown, viewed in different aspects. The Christian is exhorted to beware that no man take his crown. &nbsp;Revelation 3:11 . </p> <p> Another Greek word, also translated 'crown,' is really DIADEM, diάδημα, and was the word used for the royal crown of ancient eastern kings. We read of it only in reference to the Lord Jesus as having on His head 'many diadems,' also as upon the 'seven heads' of the 'great red dragon,' and on the 'ten horns' of the head of the future Roman empire. &nbsp;Revelation 12:3; &nbsp;Revelation 13:1; &nbsp;Revelation 19:12 . </p>

<p> CROWN, n. [[G., L]]  </p> 1. An ornament worn on the head by kings and sovereign princes, as a badge of imperial or regal power and dignity. Figuratively, regal power royalty kingly government, or executive authority. 2. A wreath or garland. 3. Honorary distinction reward. <p> They do it to obtain a corruptible crown we, an incorruptible. &nbsp;1 Corinthians 9 . </p> 4. Honor splendor dignity. <p> The crown has fallen from our heads. &nbsp;Lamentations 5 . &nbsp;Philippians 4 . </p> <p> A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband. &nbsp;Proverbs 12 . </p> 5. The top of the head the top of a mountain or other elevated object. The end of an anchor, or the point from which the arms proceed. 6. The part of a hat which covers the top of the head. 7. A coin anciently stamped with the figure of a crown. The English crown is five shillings sterling. The French crown is a hundred and nine cents. Other coins bear the same name. 8. Completion accomplishment. 9. Clerical tonsure in a circular form a little circle shaved on the top of the head, as a mark of ecclesiastical office or distinction. 10. Among jewelers, the upper work of a rose diamond. 11. In botany, an appendage to the top of a seed, which serves to bear it in the wind. <p> CROWN, </p> 1. To invest with a crown or regal ornament. Hence, to invest with regal dignity and power. 2. To cover, as with a crown to cover the top. <p> And peaceful olives crowned his hoary head. </p> 3. To honor to dignify to adorn. <p> Thou hast crowned him with glory and honor. &nbsp;Psalms 8 . </p> 4. To reward to bestow an honorary reward or distinction on as the victor crowned with laurel. 5. To reward to recompense. <p> Shell crown a grateful and a constant flame. </p> 6. To terminate or finish to complete to perfect. 7. To terminate and reward as, our efforts were crowned with success.