Greek Word Study
The meaning of “διάδημα”
Understanding diádēma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
crown. - a "diadem" (as bound about the head)
G1238
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
διάδημα
Phoneticdee-ad'-ay-mah
Transliterationdiádēma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
crown. - a "diadem" (as bound about the head)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 upon his heads.” Word: διάδημα (diádēma) | |
| 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, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.” Word: διάδημα (diádēma) | |
| Revelation 19:12 | “His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.” Word: διάδημα (diádēma) |