G4716
Cross (Stauros)
σταυρός (stauros)
The instrument of execution — the place where Christ bore sin and death was defeated.
Greek
Pronunciation: stow-ROS
Definition
Stauros is the Greek word for cross, originally meaning a stake or upright pole used for execution. Through Christ's death, the cross was transformed from a symbol of shame into the supreme symbol of love, victory, and salvation.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
1 Corinthians 1:18
“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.”Read in context
Galatians 6:14
“But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.”Read in context
Colossians 2:14
“Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us... nailing it to his cross.”Read in context
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