σταυρός
staurosNoun (Masculine)G4716
cross
From: from the base of G2476 (ἵστημι);
Short Definition
a stake or post (as set upright), i.e. (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e. self-denial; by implication, the atonement of Christ
Full Lexicon Entry
1.an upright pale or stake (Hom., Hdt., Thuc.)
2.In late writers (Diod., Plut.) of the Roman instrument of crucifixion, the Cross
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology G:N-M
DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
28 timesAppears 28 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
5
Mark
5
John
4
Galatians
3
Luke
3
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:17
- Galatians 5:11
- John 19:19
- Luke 9:23
- Matthew 27:42
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