Crown of victory. Stephanos. The winner's crown. There is laid up a crown of righteousness for all who love His appearing. You are running toward something real.

To place upon, to lay on, to impose. Epitíthēmi. Hands were laid on the sick and they were healed; hands were laid on the condemned and judgment fell. The same act carries blessing or burden depending on the one who sends it. Consider carefully what you place on others.

Head, authority, source. Kephalē. Christ is the head of the church, and the husband is the head of the wife. Headship is never about dominance. It is about sacrificial responsibility.

Reed, pen, writing instrument. Kálamos. A reed could measure a temple or write a letter, a humble plant turned to holy purpose. Even simple things become sacred in God's hands.

Right side, right hand. Dexios. Christ is seated at the right hand of the Father, the place of honor, power, and authority. Where you stand in relation to the King determines everything.

Fall on the knee, kneel before. Gonypetéō. The posture of the body declares what the heart believes. Let your knees lead your soul into reverence.

Mock, deride, jeer at. Empaizō. The soldiers empaizō'd Jesus, dressing him in a robe and crown of thorns. The one who bore our mockery never returned it. Receive contempt without contempt.

To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.

To rejoice, to be glad. Chairo. Rejoice in the Lord always. Chairo is more than feeling happy. It is the settled joy of one who knows God is in control and that the outcome is certain.

Jewish, belonging to Judah. Ioudaios. Salvation is from the Jews. God chose a people to bring the Messiah into the world. His choice of Israel was for the benefit of all nations.