Garland

Type Object Greek στέμμα

A circular decoration made of leaves and flowers, worn on the head.

Wall painting from the west wall of Room L of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor (Boscoreale, Roman, ca. 50–40 BCE)
Wall painting from the west wall of Room L of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor (Boscoreale, Roman, ca. 50–40 BCE) (Metropolitan Museum of Art, Public domain) Garland

About Garland

The garland was a wreath of wool to which leaves and flowers might be added and either wound around a staff or woven into a circle to be worn on the head.

Read full article

Key References

Proverbs 1:9

For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.

Acts 14:13

The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought bulls and wreaths to the city gates, hoping to offer a sacrifice along with the crowds.

1 Corinthians 9:25

Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.

All Scripture References (1)

Acts (1)
Acts 14:13

The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought bulls and wreaths to the city gates, hoping to offer a sacrifice along with the crowds.