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διάδημα G1238
G1238 is the Greek word διάδημα, transliterated diádēma. The King James Version most often renders it crowns.
What it means
a "diadem" (as bound about the head).
Where it comes from
from a compound of G1223 (διά) and G1210 (δέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: crown.
Verses using διάδημα
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Revelation 12:3 · KJV
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.
Revelation 13:1 · KJV
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.
Revelation 19:12 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1238 mean?
G1238 is the Greek word διάδημα (diádēma), meaning a "diadem" (as bound about the head).
How is G1238 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it crowns (3 times).
How many times does G1238 appear in the Bible?
διάδημα (diádēma) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1238 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G1223 (διά) and G1210 (δέω).
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