- *G4735 *18 στέφανος (stef'-an-os) : from an apparently primary stepho (to twine or wreathe); a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, 1238), literally or figuratively:--crown.
- στεφανον *10
- Matthew 27:29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put ...
- Mark 15:17 ... him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,
- John 19:2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put ...
- John 19:5 ... Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple ...
- 1 Corinthians 9:25 ... do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
- James 1:12 ... when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord ...
- 1 Peter 5:4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
- Revelation 2:10 ... and I will give thee a crown of life.
- Revelation 3:11 ... no man take thy crown.
- Revelation 14:14 ... his head a golden crown, and in his ...
- στεφανος *5
- Philippians 4:1 ... my joy and crown, so stand fast in ...
- 1 Thessalonians 2:19 ... or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ...
- 2 Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, ...
- Revelation 6:2 ... had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and ...
- Revelation 12:1 ... upon her head a crown of twelve stars:
- στεφανους *2
- Revelation 4:4 ... on their heads crowns of gold.
- Revelation 4:10 ... and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
- στεφανοι
- Revelation 9:7 ... their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and ...
- *G4736 *7 Στέφανος (stef'-an-os) : the same as G4735 στέφανος; Stephanus, a Christian:--Stephen.
- στεφανον *3
- Acts 6:5 ... multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith ...
- Acts 7:59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, ...
- Acts 8:2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great ...
- στεφανω *2
- Acts 6:9 ... and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
- Acts 11:19 ... the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, ...
- στεφανος
- Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, ...
- στεφανου
- Acts 22:20 ... the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also ...
17. Usage - crown
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Words: στεφανοι στεφανον=13 στεφανος=6 στεφανου στεφανους=2 στεφανω=2
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18. Benjamin Franklin and sleep
True or false: Benjamin Franklin one went to bed one evening and woke up 12 days later.
In the British Colonies in America, the 11 days from September 3 to September 13, 1752, were skipped in order to move from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. So, according to the calendar, Benjamin Franklin slept for 12 days. In reality, it was just the arbitrary calendar that changed.
19. Early to bed
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)
20. Saint Stephen's Day
Saint Stephen's Day commemorates the martyrdom of Stephen as recorded in the book of Acts.
It is celebrated on December 26 in the Latin Church (the second day of the twelve days of Christmas) using the Gregorian calendar.
It is celebrated on January 9 in the Eastern Orthodox Church using the Julian calendar (13 days difference in calendars plus one day for Church differences).
21. King Wenceslas
King Wenceslas was the son of Duke Borivoy of Bohemia during the Middle Ages. Bohemia was an area of southeast Germany - though Germany did not exist at that time.
King Wenceslas reigned over Bohemia, taught by his mother.
A devout Christian, he did many good deeds to help his people.
Assassinated by his brother, forgave him as he died.
His brother later converted and took after his brother.
Bohemia is now part of the Czech Republic. The coat of arms for the Czech Republic contains the "
Crown of Wenceslaus". The Czech name is "
Václav".
22. Background and music
The song "
Good King Wenceslas" was written in
1853 by
John Mason Neal, who also translated and wrote "
O come, o come Emmanuel".
Saint Stephen's Day, the "
Feast of Stephen" in the song, commemorates the martyrdom of Stephen as recorded in the book of Acts.
23. Verse 1
Good King Wen -- ces -- las looked out
on the feast of Ste -- phen,
when the snow lay round about,
deep and crisp and even.
Brightly shone the moon that night,
though the frost was cruel,
when a poor man came in sight,
gathering winter fuel.
24. Pizza
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Wencelas ruled some of the land of the Bohi:
Slavic name: Bohemia
Germanic name: Bavaria (Bayern in German)
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Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen,
when the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even.
Good King Wenceslas liked pizza. How did he like his pizza?
Pizza that is round about, deep-pan, crisp and even. That is, "when the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even".
25. Bohemia
Bohemia, land of the Bohi, is now part of the Czech Republic.
Bayern: German name
Bavaria: English name
Bohemia: Slavic and English name
The coat of arms for the Czech Republic contains the "
Crown of Wenceslas" (origin of the Christmas carol). The Czech name for "
Wenceslas" is "
Václav".
26. Gideons 3 language New Testament
A popular Gideon Bible has three languages: English, Czech and Slovak.
The Czech and Slovak languages are pretty much mutually intelligible, but are written somewhat differently.
This contains three separate New Testaments, Czech, Slovak, and English bound into one volume.
Czech Title: Nový Zákon Našeho Pána a Spasitele Ježíše Krista Podle ekumenického vydání z r. 1985
Slovak Title: Nová Zmluva Nášho Pána a Spasiteľa Ježiša Krista Podľa Prekladu Redakčnej komisie Slovenskej evanjelickej cirkvi a. v. v ČSFR
The Czech and Slovak languages are pretty much mutually intelligible, but are written somewhat differently.
After the Roman Empire fell about 500 A.D., areas such as France, Spain, Russia, and England consolidated into countries within the next 1,000 years. It was not until the 19th century that Italy and Germany became countries. Until then, they were a collection of individual areas.
27. Wenceslas
Wenceslas was raised by his devout Christian grandmother. When his father was killed in a battle, Wenceslas, at the age of 15, rose to the throne in 921 A.D. His twin bother and mother tried to overthrow him but were defeated. Instead of executing his mother and brother, he exiled them.
For years after, Wenceslas put his Christian beliefs into practice, helping his subjects, providing gifts and assistance when needed. He was revered and loved by his subjects. His actions helped keep the spirit of the gift-giving of the original Santa Claus (i.e., the bishop Saint Nicholas) a tradition.
28. Martyr
On his way to prayers in 935 A.D., he was surprised by a familiar voice. Turing around, his brother had returned and his conspirators stabbed Wenceslas to death. According to legend, as he was dying he forgave his brother. His brother converted to Christianity too and helped continue the spirit of Wenceslas.
In 1853 the hymn writer John Mason Neale composed the lyrics for the song based on the story while Thomas Helmore took the melody from a 13th century tune called "Tempus adest floridum", Latin for "The time is near for flowering".
Originally just a Duke, the title of King was later conferred on him.
29. Verse 2
Hither, page, and stand by me.
If thou know it telling:
yonder peasant, who is he?
Where and what his dwelling?
Sire, he lives a good league hence,
underneath the mountain,
right against the forest fence
by Saint Agnes fountain.
30. Verse 3
Bring me flesh, and bring me wine.
Bring me pine logs hither.
Thou and I will see him dine
when we bear the thither.
Page and monarch, forth they went,
forth they went together
through the rude wind's wild lament
and the bitter weather.
31. Verse 4
Sire, the night is darker now,
and the wind blows stronger.
Fails my heart, I know not how.
I can go no longer.
Mark my footsteps my good page,
tread thou in them boldly:
Thou shalt find the winter's rage
freeze thy blood less coldly.
32. Verse 5
In his master's step he trod,
where the snow lay dented.
Heat was in the very sod
which the saint had printed.
Therefore, Christian men, be sure
wealth or rank possessing,
ye who now will bless the poor
shall yourselves find blessing
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