Stauróō — G4717

G4717 · Greek — σταυρόω

Pronunciation: stow-ro'-o

Definition

verb

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

  1. to stake, drive down stakes
  2. to fortify with driven stakes, to palisade
  3. to crucify (Vulg.crucifigo)
    1. properly
    2. metaphorically

Usually translated as

crucify

Origin

from G4716

Occurrences

Stauróō occurs 46 times in 42 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (10), Mark (8), Luke (5), John (8), Acts (2), 1 Corinthians (4), 2 Corinthians (1), Galatians (3), Revelation (1)

Strong's Lexicon — S