Diadem
/DYE-uh-dem/
Summary
A royal headband or crown symbolizing sovereignty and authority, worn by kings and used figuratively of God's glory.
☩Royal Symbol
The diadem was a band worn around the head as a symbol of royalty, distinct from the more elaborate crown. In Revelation, the dragon and beast wear diadems symbolizing their claimed authority, while Christ at His return wears many diadems as King of kings.
Key verses:Revelation 12:3Revelation 13:1Revelation 19:12Isaiah 62:3
☩Figurative Uses
God promises that Israel shall be 'a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.' Job protested that he had not found delight in any increase as if wearing a diadem. Isaiah declares that 'the LORD of hosts' shall be 'for a diadem of beauty' to the remnant of His people.
Key verses:Isaiah 62:3Job 31:36Isaiah 28:5
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Diadem," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. II (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Diadem," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).