Strong's Number G4717

σταυρόω

stauroo · stow-ro'-o

Transliteration:

stauroo{stow-ro'-o}

Word Origin:

from 4716

TDNT:

7:581,1071

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness

Usage in the KJV:

crucify 46

Total: 46
Occurs 46 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

to stake, drive down stakes
to fortify with driven stakes, to palisade
to crucify
1. to crucify one
2. metaph. to crucify the flesh, destroy its power utterly (the nature of the figure implying that the destruction is attended with intense pain)