v. Headband, Tiara
2Sa 1:10 I took the c that was in his head, and the
2Ki 11:12; 2Ch 23:11 put the c and the testimony
Psa 21:3 c of fine gold you have put on his head
Psa 89:39 you have profaned his c to the ground
Pro 4:9 adornment of .. c of beauty will deliver to you
Pro 12:4 a virtuous woman is c of her husband
Pro 14:24 the riches of the wise are their c
Pro 27:24 will be the c.. perpetual generations?
Isa 28:1 Woe to the h of pride of the drunkards of
Isa 28:5 Jehovah .. will be for c of glory and diadem
Isa 62:3 you will be c glorious in the hand of the Lord
Jer 13:18 the c of your glory has fallen from
Lam 5:16 the c fell from our head; oh now
Eze 21:26 put down the tiara, remove the c; this will not be
Zec 6:11 thou shalt take silver and gold, and make c
Matt 27:29; Mar 15:17; Joh 19:2 a c.. of thorns
1Co 9:25 they .. to receive a corruptible c
Phi 4:1 so my brethren ..joy and c mine
1Th 2:19 what is .. joy, or that I boast?
2Ti 4:8 the c of righteousness is guarded, which
Jam 1:12 has resisted .. he will receive the c of life
1Pe 5:4 ye shall receive the incorruptible c of glory
Rev 2:10 be faithful until .. I will give you the c of life
Rev 3:11 hold fast so that no one takes your c
Rev 6:2 a c was given to him, and he went out conquering
Rev 12:1 on his head a c of twelve stars
Rev 14:14 who had a golden c on his head
diadem, metal ring, of flowers or branches, that girds the head, a symbol of power, royalty, nobility, dignity, honor, authority. The high priests wore a gold diadem, Ex 29, 6; 39, 30; Lv 8, 9. The kings wore the c., sign of power, 2 S 1, 10; 2 R 11, 12; 2 Chr 23, 11; the same with the wives of kings, Est 1, 11; 2, 17. The women adorned their heads with the diadem, Jdt 10, 3. The c. the statue of Milcon, god of the Ammonites, weighed a talent of gold, a little over 30 Kg, which David took when he conquered the city of Rabbah, 2 S 12, 30; 1 Cro 20, 2. The crowns were given to sovereigns in order to obtain favors from them or establish alliances, 1 M 10, 20; 13, 37; 2 M 14, 4.
In a figurative sense it is said that the instructions of the parents are c. for the son, Pr 1, 9. If we honor wisdom, she will put on our heads a c., a diadem, Pr 4, 9; If 6, 31; 15, 6. The virtuous woman is c. for the husband, Pr 12, 4. The grandchildren are the c. of the elder, Pr 17, 6. The experience is c. of the elder, Si 25, 6. The fear of the Lord is c. of jubilation, Wis 1, 11. The gray hairs are c. of glory for the just, Pr 16, 31.
When Jesus was taken to the praetorium, the Roman soldiers dressed him as a king, they put a c. of thorns, a cane as a sceptre, and they mocked him, Mt 27, 29; Mark 15, 17; Jn 19, 2-5. In ancient times, athletes were crowned with laurel, and Saint Paul brings up this fact figuratively, to indicate that if the athlete fights for a c. corruptible, the Christian does it for an incorruptible, 1 Co 9, 25. To those who have hoped in the Lord, he will give c. of justice, 2 Tm 4, 8. God will give the c. of life to those who love him from the heart, Jas 1, 12; Rev 2, 10.
Digital Bible Dictionary, Grupo C Service & Design Ltda., Colombia, 2003
Source: Digital Bible Dictionary
A band around the head to designate honor. There are three main types of crowns: the royal crown, the priestly crown, and the victor’s crown. Among the terms used for crown in the OT are qodhqoth, a part of human anatomy, the “crown” of the head (Deu 28:35; 2Sa 14:25); zer, that which surrounds the head:
a garland of flowers (Exo 25:11); nezer, which is a symbol of dedication to the priesthood; and atarah, the customary term (1Ch 20:2; Pro 4:9). In the NT there are two Gr terms. which are translated crown: stephanos refers to a garland or crown like the one worn by a victorious athlete, a figurative term used by Paul and John, symbolizing Christian triumph (2Ti 4:8; Rev 2:10); and diadem that was a symbol of the power to govern.
Of special interest is the crown of thorns placed on Jesus (Gr., akanthinos stephanos, Mat 27:29; Mar 15:17; Joh 19:2). It is impossible to determine the particular variety of spines used here; many words in the Bible are used for thorny plants and the gr. It is a generic term and not specific.
Source: Hispanic World Bible Dictionary
An ornamental object worn on the head as a sign of authority, royalty, nobility, or high position. The term atarah is used to designate a beautiful ornamentation on the head, which could be a special headdress, but mostly refers to a c., as in Eze 23:42 (†œ…they put bracelets on his hands, and beautiful c. over their heads† ). David conquered Rabbah †œand removed the c. of the head of his king, which weighed a talent of gold, and had precious stones †). The investiture of a king was shown by his coronation, as can be seen in the case of † ¢ Joash (2Ki 11:12). the c. it is the royal symbol par excellence (Ps 21:1-3). As a poetic figure, the word is used to indicate a special honor of someone. Thus, “the virtuous woman is c. of her husband † (Pro 12:4). † œThe riches of the wise are her c.† (Pro 14:24). †œc. of honor is the old age that is in the way of justice† (Pro 16:31). †œc. of the old are the grandchildren† (Pro 17:6), and so on.
In the NT the words stephanos and †œdiadem† are used. The Lord Jesus was given a c. (stephanos) “woven with thorns” (Mat 27:29; Mar 15:17; Joh 19:2-5). They did it to make fun of him, pointing out that this was his c. as “king of the Jews”. Believers, however, “behold…Jesus crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death” (Heb 2:9). John sees him in Revelation with † œmany diadems † on his head (Rev 19:12). And he promises †œthe c. of life† to those who are faithful (Rev 2:10) and endure temptation (Jas 1:12). He will also give † œla c. of righteousness…to all who love his coming † (2Ti 4:8). The temporal authority of the forces of evil is illustrated by John’s visions, which describe a dragon with many heads and “seven diadems” as well as the beast with “ten diadems” on its horns (Rev 12: 3; Rev 13:1). †¢Headband.
also mentions in the NT the c. given to athletes at games. these consisted of a garland of laurel leaves or other trees, thus representing the glory of his triumph. But those c. they withered soon. Paul says that these athletes were fighting “to receive a c. corruptible, but we, an incorruptible† (1Co 9:25), which is what the shepherds who faithfully care for their flock will receive (“the incorruptible c. of glory”), which the saints will place at the feet of the Lamb, recognizing that all homage must go to him, that he is the one who deserves it “The twenty-four elders prostrate themselves before him who sits on the throne … and cast their c. before the throne, saying: Lord, you are worthy to receive glory…† ).
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
Plain or ornate headdress worn by distinguished persons, such as kings, queens, other rulers, priests, and those to whom special honor or reward was to be given. After the Flood, crowns were used as symbols of authority, dignity, power, honor, and reward.
The earliest form of the crown appears to have been the diadem (Heb. ne·zer), a simple ribbon that was originally probably used to hold back long hair but later became a royal headdress, even among the peoples who had the custom of wearing short hair. These ribbons appear on sculptures found in Egypt, Nineveh, and Persepolis. In later times, those whom one wanted to honor were distinguished by the use of diadems of various colors and types of fabrics or drawings. Some of these ribbons were about two inches wide and were made of linen, silk, and even silver and gold. Sometimes the headband was worn tied around a hat or skullcap. There was also the radiated diadem, from whose ribbon points came out, all around, like solar rays. Others were adorned with precious stones.
In addition to meaning “diadem” (2Ch 23:11), the Hebrew word ne·zer can refer to something singled out, set apart, or dedicated, as in the case of “the sign of dedication, the anointing oil of your God.” , which was over the high priest. (Le 21:10-12; compare De 33:16, ftn.) In view of this basic meaning, the New World Translation translates ne·zer by “sign of dedication” when referring to the gold foil that was carried Israel’s high priest in turban. Inscribed on this gold plate were the words “Holiness belongs to Jehovah.” (Ex 29:6; 39:30, note; Le 8:9.)
The Hebrew kings, including Saul, wore diadems as symbols of royalty. (2Sa 1:10) However, the primary Hebrew word for the crown in the usual sense and often translated as such is `ata rahʹ, from `a tarʹ, meaning “encircle.” (Compare Ps 5:12.) This term does not necessarily refer to a diadem. When David defeated the Ammonite city of Rabbah, he took as booty the crown (`ata rah) that the idol Malcam wore on his head. Its form is not stated, although it is specified that “it was one talent of gold in weight, and there were precious stones in it.” † œIt came to be on David’s head †, which possibly means that he put it on only for a moment to indicate his triumph over that false deity. (1Ch 20:2; see Me“LEK.)
Some crowns were made of refined gold (Ps 21:3) and there were those that were set with precious stones. (2Sa 12:30) Sometimes several bands, or diadems, were combined, and it seems that in this way the †˜magnificent crowns†™ were formed. (Job 31:36) The expression “magnificent crown,” at Zechariah 6:14, is literally “crowns” in Hebrew, but it is accompanied by a singular verb, so it appears to be a plural case of excellence or greatness.
Concerning unfaithful Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, Jehovah decreed: “Remove the turban, and remove the crown.” It may be that this phrase refers to a royal turban, over which a golden crown was worn. (Compare Ps 21:3; Isa 62:3.) Both of these symbols of royal power were removed, and divine decree indicated that active rulership on “Jehovah’s throne” (1Ch 29:23) would have to wait until the arrival of the messianic king of God. (Eze 21:25-27; Ge 49:10)
In Esther 1:11; 2:17; 6:6-10, a “royal adornment” for the head is mentioned. The Hebrew word used in this account (ke·ther) is derived from ka·thár (to fence). (Compare Jg 20:43.) The Bible does not describe this Persian “royal adornment,” although Persian monarchs used to wear a stiff cap, possibly made of cloth or felt, with a blue and white band around it for a diadem .
When Upper and Lower Egypt were united under one monarch, a combined crown was made. The crown of Lower Egypt (a red frustoconical cap with…