Strongs Number: G4717
- Greek Word
- σταυρόω
- Transliteration
- stauroō
- Phonetic
- stow-ro'-o
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to impale on the cross; figuratively to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to stake, drive down stakes
2. to fortify with driven stakes, to palisade
3. to crucify
a. to crucify one
b. metaph. to crucify the flesh, destroy its power utterly (the nature of the figure implying that the destruction is attended with intense pain)
- Origin
- From G4716
- Bible Usage
- crucify.