σταυρός (staurós) — Cross

Greek word study: σταυρός (staurós), Strong's G4716. a stake or post (as set upright), i.e. (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to deat

GreekStrong's G4716
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Greek word
σταυρός (staurós)

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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 study
Derivation: from the base of G2476 (ἵστημι);

KJV translation words: cross

Where this word appears

Strong's G4716 is tagged on 28 words in 28 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 10:38 and last appears in Hebrews 12:2.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

cross ×26of the cross ×1the cross ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

σταυροῦ ×12σταυρὸν ×10σταυρῷ ×4σταυρὸς ×1σταυρόν ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×5Mark ×5John ×4Luke ×3Galatians ×31 Corinthians ×2Philippians ×2Colossians ×2

Verses (first 25 of 28)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2476 ἵστημι (hístēmi).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4717 σταυρόω (stauróō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does staurós (G4716) mean?

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.

How is G4716 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4716 as: cross.

How often does σταυρός (staurós) appear?

Strong's G4716 is tagged on 28 words in 28 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 10:38 and last appears in Hebrews 12:2.