Bible Dictionary
Crown
A crown was a head ornament signifying royalty, honor, consecration, victory, or reward. Scripture also uses crowns symbolically for Christ’s authority and for the enduring reward promised to faithful believers.
Biblical Usage
The high priest wore a consecration crown, and kings wore royal crowns. Biblical writers contrast fading crowns of earthly victory with the incorruptible crown, crown of life, and crown that does not fade. Crowns and diadems also symbolize dominion, Christ’s exaltation, and faithful Christian service.
Scripture References
Exodus 29:6
Exodus 39:30
2 Samuel 1:10
2 Kings 11:12
2 Samuel 12:30
Revelation 12:3
Revelation 13:1
Esther 1:11
Esther 2:17
Esther 6:8
Ezekiel 23:42
Song of Solomon 3:11
Isaiah 61:10
James 1:12
Revelation 2:10
1 Peter 5:4
2 Chronicles 23:11
Ezekiel 24:17
Bar 5:2
Isaiah 3:20
Isaiah 28:5
Proverbs 1:9
Proverbs 4:9
Revelation 19:12
1 Corinthians 9:25
2 Timothy 2:5