Greek word study
σταυρόω G4717
- Transliteration
- stauróō
- KJV glosses
- crucify
Lexical summary
to impale on the cross
figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to impale on the cross
figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information