Greek Word Study
σταυρός
staurós
G4716
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G4716
KJV Translations
cross
Derivation / Root
from the base of G2476 (ἵστημι);
Definition of staurós
σταυρός (staurós) — a stake or post (as set upright), i.e. (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e. self-denial; by implication, the atonement of Christ
Word Origin
This word comes from the base of G2476 (ἵστημι); See the root word: G2476 (ἵστημι).
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Words sharing the same root or derived from σταυρός.
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