σταυρόω (stauróō) — Crucify

Greek word study: σταυρόω (stauróō), Strong's G4717. to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness

GreekStrong's G4717
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Greek word
σταυρόω (stauróō)

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

Word study
Derivation: from G4716 (σταυρός);

KJV translation words: crucify

Where this word appears

Strong's G4717 is tagged on 46 words in 42 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 20:19 and last appears in Revelation 11:8.

How it is rendered in the text

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

crucified ×8do crucify ×7they crucified ×5He may be crucified ×3to be crucified ×3was crucified ×3He was crucified ×2having crucified ×2he should be crucified ×2to crucify ×2to crucify Him ×1will crucify ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐσταύρωσαν ×7σταύρωσον ×5ἐσταυρώθη ×5ἐσταυρωμένον ×4σταυρωθῇ ×3σταυρωθῆναι ×3σταυροῦσιν ×2σταυρωθήτω ×2σταυρῶσαι ×2σταύρου ×2

Books where it appears most

John ×11Matthew ×10Mark ×8Luke ×61 Corinthians ×4Galatians ×3Acts ×22 Corinthians ×1

Verses (first 25 of 42)

  • Matthew 20:19 — σταυρῶσαι — to crucify
  • Matthew 23:34 — σταυρώσετε — will crucify
  • Matthew 26:2 — σταυρωθῆναι — to be crucified
  • Matthew 27:22 — σταυρωθήτω — he should be crucified
  • Matthew 27:23 — σταυρωθήτω — he should be crucified
  • Matthew 27:26 — σταυρωθῇ — He may be crucified
  • Matthew 27:31 — σταυρῶσαι — to crucify Him
  • Matthew 27:35 — σταυρώσαντες — having crucified
  • Matthew 27:38 — σταυροῦνται — are crucified
  • Matthew 28:5 — ἐσταυρωμένον — crucified
  • Mark 15:13 — σταύρωσον — do crucify
  • Mark 15:14 — σταύρωσον — do crucify
  • Mark 15:15 — σταυρωθῇ — He may be crucified
  • Mark 15:20 — σταυρώσωσιν — they may crucify
  • Mark 15:24 — σταυροῦσιν — having crucified
  • Mark 15:25 — ἐσταύρωσαν — they crucified
  • Mark 15:27 — σταυροῦσιν — they crucify
  • Mark 16:6 — ἐσταυρωμένον — crucified
  • Luke 23:21 — σταύρου — do crucify
  • Luke 23:23 — σταυρωθῆναι — to be crucified
  • Luke 23:33 — ἐσταύρωσαν — they crucified
  • Luke 24:7 — σταυρωθῆναι — to be crucified
  • Luke 24:20 — ἐσταύρωσαν — crucified
  • John 19:6 — σταύρωσον — do crucify
  • John 19:10 — σταυρῶσαί — to crucify

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4716 σταυρός (staurós).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G388 ἀνασταυρόω (anastauróō), G4957 συσταυρόω (systauróō).

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 stauróō (G4717) mean?

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

How is G4717 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4717 as: crucify.

How often does σταυρόω (stauróō) appear?

Strong's G4717 is tagged on 46 words in 42 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 20:19 and last appears in Revelation 11:8.