Prior Book | Prior Chapter | Prior Verse | Next Verse | Next Chapter | | Viewing NASB and Amplified 2015 | |
NASB | Revelation 6:2 I looked, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 6:2 I looked, and behold, a white horse [of victory] whose rider carried a bow; and a crown [of victory] was given to him, and he rode forth conquering and to conquer. [Ps 45:4, 5; Zech 1:8; 6:1-8] |
Bible Question: Does the word "stephanos" in Greek may be translated "garland" in this verse, instead of "crown"? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Salko! Yes, 'stephanos' would most likely refer to some kind of garland. Kittel's says the following about the use of crowns in the military: "8. The Army. The Spartans put on crowns before doing battle, perhaps in connection with sacrifice and as a sign of protection. In the Roman army the general wears a crown to purify the troops before battle. The goddess of victory is depicted with a crown, and there are crowns for the victors, whether of grass, oak leaves, or laurel. An ancient Roman custom is to offer prisoners for sale with crowns on; this possibly derives from a Germanic practice of sacrificing prisoners." I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
Up | Down View Branch | ID# 11747 | ||
Questions and/or Subjects for Rev 6:2 | Author | ||
|
Salko | ||
|
Morant61 | ||
|
cariad | ||
|
ssalt | ||
|
hankum | ||
|
Jim Estes | ||
|
Auhsoj Mulb | ||
|
flyingtigerman |