σταυρόωstauróō
to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
Greek (New Testament) · G4717
Meanings
1. to fence with pales, impalisade.
2. In late writers to crucify: with accusative of person, Matthew 20:19, Matthew 23:34, Matthew 26:2, Matthew 27:22 ff. Matthew 28:5, Mark 15:16 ff. Mark 16:6, Luke 23:21, Luke 23:23, Luke 23:33, Luke 24:7, Luke 24:20, John 19:6 ff., Acts 2:36, Acts 4:10, 1 Corinthians 1:13, 1 Corinthians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 2:8, 2 Corinthians 13:4, Galatians 3:1, Revelation 11:8; metaphorically, Galatians 5:24, Galatians 6:14.
Same root
- σταυρόςstaurós · G4716a 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
- συσταυρόωsystauróō · G4957to impale in company with (literally or figuratively)
- ἀνασταυρόωanastauróō · G388to recrucify (figuratively)
Where it appears
Appears 46 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 20:19 Then they will hand him over to the Romans to be mocked, flogged with a whip, and crucified. But on the third day he will be raised from the dead.”
- Matthew 23:34 “Therefore, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers of religious law. But you will kill some by crucifixion, and you will flog others with whips in your synagogues, chasing them from city to city.
- Matthew 26:2 “As you know, Passover begins in two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”
- Matthew 27:22 Pilate responded, “Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” They shouted back, “Crucify him!”
- Matthew 27:23 “Why?” Pilate demanded. “What crime has he committed?” But the mob roared even louder, “Crucify him!”
- Matthew 27:26 So Pilate released Barabbas to them. He ordered Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip, then turned him over to the Roman soldiers to be crucified.
See every passage
- Matthew 20:19, 23:34, 26:2, 27:22, 27:23, 27:26, 27:31, 27:35, 27:38, 28:5
- Mark 15:13, 15:14, 15:15, 15:20, 15:24, 15:25, 15:27, 16:6
- Luke 23:21, 23:23, 23:33, 24:7, 24:20
- John 19:6, 19:10, 19:15, 19:16, 19:18, 19:20, 19:23, 19:41
- Acts 2:36, 4:10
- 1 Corinthians 1:13, 1:23, 2:2, 2:8
- 2 Corinthians 13:4
- Galatians 3:1, 5:24, 6:14
- Revelation 11:8
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.