Strong's Lexicon atarah: Crown, wreath, garland Original Word: עֲטָרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root עָטַר (atar), meaning "to surround" or "to crown." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - 4735. στέφανος (stephanos): A crown, often used in the New Testament to denote a victor's crown or a symbol of honor and reward. Usage: The Hebrew word "atarah" primarily refers to a crown or a wreath, often symbolizing honor, authority, or victory. In the biblical context, it is used both literally and metaphorically. Literally, it describes a physical crown worn by kings or individuals of high status. Metaphorically, it represents honor, glory, or the reward of righteousness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, crowns were significant symbols of power and authority. They were often made of precious metals and adorned with jewels, signifying the wearer's status and role. In Israel, the concept of a crown extended beyond physical adornment to include spiritual and moral dimensions, representing divine favor and blessing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom atar Definition a crown, wreath NASB Translation crown (22), crowns (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. עֲטָרָה noun feminine crown, wreath; — absolute ׳ע Ezekiel 21:31; Songs 3:11; construct עֲטֶרֶת 2 Samuel 12:30 17t.; plural עֲטָרוֺת Zechariah 6:11; Job 31:36, עֲטָוֺת Zechariah 6:14; — crown: 1 of idol-image (Milcom, ᵐ5 We Klo Dr Kit Löhr HPS) 2 Samuel 12:30 = 1 Chronicles 20:2; golden, מָּז ׳ע Psalm 21:4; ׳ע תִּפְאַרְתְּכֶם of king and queen, Jeremiah 13:18 the crown of your splendour; compare Ezekiel 21:31; wedding-crown Songs 3:11. 2 זָהָב ׳ע Esther 8:15 (of Mordecai); of silver and gold Zechariah 6:11,14; תִּפְאֶרֶת ׳ע crown of splendour, on personified Jerusalem Ezekiel 16:12 (in allegory), Jerusalem and Samaria Ezekiel 23:42; ׳ע as appositive ( = simile) Job 31:36. 3 fig of honour, etc., Job 19:9 ("" כְּבוֺדִי Lamentations 5:16; בַּעְלָהּ ׳אַשֶׁת חַיִל ע Proverbs 12:4, compare Proverbs 14:24; Proverbs 17:6; תִּפְאֶרֶת ׳ע Proverbs 16:31 (of שֵׂיבָה); gift of wisdom Proverbs 4:9; figurative of Jerusalem Isaiah 62:3 ("" צְנִיף מְלוּכָה, compare גֵאוּת ׳ע Isaiah 28:1,3figurative of Samaria; figurative of ׳י, צְבִי ׳ע Isaiah 28:5 ("" צְפִירַת תִּפְאָרָה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance crown From atar; a crown -- crown. see HEBREW atar Forms and Transliterations בָּעֲטָרָ֗ה בעטרה הָֽעֲטָרָ֑ה העטרה וְהָעֲטָרֹ֗ת וַעֲטֶ֤רֶת וַעֲטֶ֥רֶת והעטרת ועטרת לַעֲטֶ֣רֶת לעטרת עֲטֶ֖רֶת עֲטֶ֣רֶת עֲטֶ֤רֶת עֲטֶ֥רֶת עֲטֶֽרֶת־ עֲטָר֑וֹת עֲטָר֣וֹת עטרות עטרת עטרת־ ‘ă·ṭā·rō·wṯ ‘ă·ṭe·reṯ ‘ă·ṭe·reṯ- ‘ăṭārōwṯ ‘ăṭereṯ ‘ăṭereṯ- ataRot ateret bā‘ăṭārāh bā·‘ă·ṭā·rāh baataRah hā‘ăṭārāh hā·‘ă·ṭā·rāh haataRah la‘ăṭereṯ la·‘ă·ṭe·reṯ laaTeret vaaTeret vehaataRot wa‘ăṭereṯ wa·‘ă·ṭe·reṯ wə·hā·‘ă·ṭā·rōṯ wəhā‘ăṭārōṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 12:30 HEB: וַיִּקַּ֣ח אֶת־ עֲטֶֽרֶת־ מַלְכָּם֩ מֵעַ֨ל NAS: Then he took the crown of their king KJV: their king's crown from off his head, INT: took the crown of their king from 1 Chronicles 20:2 Esther 8:15 Job 19:9 Job 31:36 Psalm 21:3 Proverbs 4:9 Proverbs 12:4 Proverbs 14:24 Proverbs 16:31 Proverbs 17:6 Songs 3:11 Isaiah 28:1 Isaiah 28:3 Isaiah 28:5 Isaiah 62:3 Jeremiah 13:18 Lamentations 5:16 Ezekiel 16:12 Ezekiel 21:26 Ezekiel 23:42 Zechariah 6:11 Zechariah 6:14 23 Occurrences |