(1) Stephanos means a chaplet (wreath) made of leaves or leaf-like gold, used for marriage and festive occasions, and expressing public recognition of victory in races, games and war; also figuratively as a reward for efficient Christian life and service (see GAMES). This symbol was more ...
Meaning:a crown, garland, honor, glory. Word Origin:From the root word "stepho," meaning "to encircle" or "to crown." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:The concept of a crown in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by the word "עֲטָרָה" (atarah), Strong's Hebr...
The Apostle Paul uses two didactic devices to highlight the danger and seriousness of consciously pursuing temptations: firstly, he uses the example of natural Israel during their wanderings in the desert; and secondly, he reminds us of the underlying meaning and significance of partaking of the c...
What is the significance of the crown of thorns? Jesus and the Crucifixion: The four Gospels found in the New Testament of the Bible detail the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. One of his followers ultimately betrays Jesus, and religious leaders arrest Jesus. He is put to death by...
The warning that "no one will take your crown" implies the possibility of losing one's reward through negligence or apostasy. This reflects the biblical theme of perseverance, as seen in James 1:12, where the "crown of life" is promised to those who love God and endure trials. The ...
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The first is the notion that the Bible – and many other religious and non religious texts – contain a secret hidden, inner meaning that can only be spiritually discerned, what [is] called the esoteric translation. The second is the practice not only of divining the hidden meaning of ...
Also, how suitable it is; a crown of life: the life worn out in his service, or laid down in his cause, shall be rewarded with a much better life, which shall be eternal. The second death is unspeakably worse than the first death, both in the agonies of it, and as it is ...
crucified Christ, even in his suffering. He will one day return as King of kings and Lord of lords. But he will not be wearing a crown of thorns. Rather, Jesus will be crowned with glory and honor, gathering to himself those who suffered with him, and offering each a crown of life....
without sin. And this happiness, signified by a crown, is "laid up"; in the covenant of grace for the saints, which is ordered in all things and sure; and in Christ, in whose hands their persons are, and their grace is, and with him also is their life of glory hid and secured:...