The term "wreathed" is not commonly found in most translations of the Bible, including the Berean Standard Bible . However, the concept of wreaths and wreath-like imagery can be found throughout Scripture, often symbolizing victory, honor, and celebration. In biblical times, wreaths were typically made of laurel, olive, or other foliage and were used in various cultural and religious contexts.

Symbolism and Usage in Scripture

1. Victory and Honor: In the ancient world, wreaths were often awarded to victors in athletic competitions, symbolizing triumph and achievement. This imagery is echoed in the New Testament, where the Apostle Paul uses the metaphor of a "crown" or "wreath" to describe the eternal reward for believers who faithfully run the race of faith. In 1 Corinthians 9:25 , Paul writes, "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."

2. Celebration and Joy: Wreaths were also used in celebrations and festive occasions, symbolizing joy and festivity. In the Old Testament, wreaths might be associated with feasts and times of rejoicing. Although the specific term "wreathed" is not used, the concept of garlands and festive adornments can be seen in passages like Isaiah 61:3 , which speaks of providing "a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair."

3. Priestly and Sacred Use: In the context of the Tabernacle and Temple, wreath-like decorations were part of the sacred furnishings. For example, the menorah, or lampstand, in the Tabernacle was adorned with almond blossoms, which could be seen as wreath-like in their design (Exodus 25:33-34). These decorations signified the beauty and holiness of God's dwelling place.

4. Judgment and Consequence: While wreaths generally carry positive connotations, there are instances where wreath-like imagery is used in the context of judgment. In Isaiah 28:1 , the prophet speaks against the pride of Ephraim, describing it as a "fading wreath" of beauty, symbolizing the fleeting nature of human pride and the impending judgment.

Cultural and Historical Context

In the Greco-Roman world, wreaths were significant in both religious and secular life. They were used in religious rituals, worn by priests, and offered to deities. The early Christians, living in this cultural milieu, would have been familiar with the symbolism of wreaths and crowns, which they reinterpreted in light of their faith in Christ.

Theological Implications

The imagery of wreaths in the Bible serves as a powerful reminder of the Christian hope and the eternal rewards promised to those who persevere in faith. It underscores the transient nature of earthly glory compared to the everlasting honor bestowed by God. The use of wreaths in Scripture invites believers to focus on the imperishable crown of life promised by Christ, as seen in James 1:12 : "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him."

In summary, while the specific term "wreathed" may not appear frequently in the Bible, the concept of wreaths carries rich symbolic meaning, reflecting themes of victory, celebration, sacredness, and the contrast between temporal and eternal values.1. (imp.) of Wreathe.

2. (p. p.) of Wreathe.

3882. Livyathan -- "serpent," a sea monster or dragon
... From lavah; a wreathed animal, ie A serpent (especially the crocodile or some other
large sea- monster); figuratively, the constellation of the dragon; also as ...
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Concerning Festivals in Honour of Emperors, victories, and the ...
... a brother was severely chastised, the same night, through a vision, because on the
sudden announcement of public rejoicings his servants had wreathed his gates ...
/.../tertullian/on idolatry/chapter xv concerning festivals in honour.htm

The Dream of St. Ursula
... The bed is a broad four-poster, the posts being beautifully wrought golden or gilded
rods, variously wreathed and branched, carrying a canopy of warm red. ...
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Gladden -- the Prince of Life
... Reverence and devotion fell from their lips in lyrical cadences whenever they spoke
of Him, and they wreathed for Him garlands of words with which they loved ...
/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 8/gladden the prince of.htm

Let These Dealers in Crowns Then Recognize in the Meantime the ...
... So too at Argos, her statue, vine-wreathed, with a lion's skin placed beneath her
feet, exhibits the stepmother exulting over the spoils of her two step-sons. ...
/.../tertullian/the chaplet or de corona/chapter vii let these dealers.htm

But I First Say a Word Also About the Crown Itself. ...
... god of triumphs. In like manner Claudius teaches; when he tells us that
soldiers are wont too to be wreathed in myrtle. For the ...
/.../tertullian/the chaplet or de corona/chapter xii but i first.htm

Danger of Having to Take Part in Heathenish Rites, and Revels.
... And she will have to go forth (from her house) by a gate wreathed with laurel, and
hung with lanterns, as from some new consistory of public lusts; she will ...
/.../tertullian/to his wife/chapter vi danger of having to.htm

Of Schoolmasters and their Difficulties.
... at, and the Septimontium kept; and all the presents of Midwinter and the feast of
Dear Kinsmanship must be exacted; the schools must be wreathed with flowers ...
/.../tertullian/on idolatry/chapter x of schoolmasters and their.htm

Hymn Before Meat
... Scorn, my Muse, light ivy-leaves Wherewith custom wreathed thy brow: Love a mystic
crown conceives And a rhythmic garland weaves: Bind on thee God's praises now ...
/.../prudentius/the hymns of prudentius/iii hymn before meat.htm

On Clothes.
... of wool, and variety of colours, and fastidiousness about gems, and exquisite working
of gold, and still more, of artificial hair and wreathed curls; and ...
/.../clement/the instructor paedagogus/chapter xi name clothes.htm

Chapter xxxi
... adroit and refrains from saying what might be used against him, yet he has dark
looks for Jacob in place of the hypocritical smiles that once wreathed his face ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxxi.htm

Wreathed (9 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wreathed (9 Occurrences). ... Exodus 28:22 And thou shalt make
upon the breastplate chains at the ends of wreathed work of pure gold. ...
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Ouches (8 Occurrences)
... From this fact it may be inferred that the settings of the breast-plate were not
solid pieces of gold, but were formed of woven wire wreathed round the stones ...
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Breast-plate (22 Occurrences)
... office. (WBS). Exodus 28:22 And thou shalt make upon the breast-plate chains
at the ends of wreathed work of pure gold. (WBS). Exodus ...
/b/breast-plate.htm - 12k

Ends (108 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:14 And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathed work shalt thou
make them, and fasten the wreathed chains to the ouches. (KJV WBS). ...
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Fasten (28 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Exodus 28:14 And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathed work
shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathed chains to the ouches. ...
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Thick (129 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:14 and two chains of pure gold, wreathed work thou dost make them, work
of thick bands, and thou hast put the thick chains on the embroidered things. ...
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Bands (130 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:14 and two chains of pure gold, wreathed work thou dost make them, work
of thick bands, and thou hast put the thick chains on the embroidered things. ...
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Chapiter (8 Occurrences)
... The height of the one pillar was eighteen cubits, and the chapiter upon it was brass:
and the height of the chapiter three cubits; and the wreathed work, and ...
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Shoulderpieces (4 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:25 And the other two ends of the two wreathed chains thou shalt fasten
in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulderpieces of the ephod before it. ...
/s/shoulderpieces.htm - 7k

Wreathen (8 Occurrences)

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