◄ G4716 ►
σταυρός
Transliteration
stauros;
Pronunciation
stow-ros'
Parts of Speech
n m
Root Word (Etymology)
from the base of 2476
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: TDNT 7:572
KJV Translation Count — 28x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: cross (28)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. a cross
a. a well known instrument of most cruel and ignominious punishment, borrowed by the Greeks and Romans from the Phoenicians; to it were affixed among the Romans, down to the time of Constantine the Great, the guiltiest criminals, particularly the basest slaves, robbers, the authors and abetters of insurrections, and occasionally in the provinces, at the arbitrary pleasure of the governors, upright and peaceable men also, and even Roman citizens themselves
b. the crucifixion which Christ underwent 2 an upright "stake", esp. a pointed one, used as such in fences or palisades
Strong's Definitions
stow-ros'; from the base of (2476) (ἵστημι); a stake or post (as set upright), i.e. (special) a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figurative exposure to death, i.e. self-denial; by implication the atonement of Christ: — cross.
Concordance Results Using KJV
And he that taketh not his G4716, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his G4716, and follow me.
And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his G4716.
And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the G4716.
He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the G4716, and we will believe him.
And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his G4716, and follow me.
Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the G4716, and follow me.
And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his G4716.
Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the G4716, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.