The meaning of “σταυρός”
Understanding staurós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cross. - a stake or post (as set upright), i.e. (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment) - ...
σταυρός
cross. - 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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:32 | “And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.” Word: σταυρός (staurós) | |
| Luke 14:27 | “And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.” Word: σταυρός (staurós) | |
| 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.” Word: σταυρός (staurós) | |
| Ephesians 2:16 | “And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:” Word: σταυρός (staurós) | |
| Colossians 2:14 | “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;” Word: σταυρός (staurós) |