to crucify
Definition:
σταυρόω, -ῶ (< σταυρός), [in LXX: Est.7:9 (תָּלָה), Est.8:13 *;] 1) to fence with pales, impalisade (Thuc.). 2) In late writers (Polyb, FlJ; but ἀνασταυρόω is more common) to crucify: with accusative of person(s), Mat.20:19 23:34 26:2 27:22 ff. Mat.28:5, Mrk.15:16 ff. Mrk.16:6, Luk.23:21, 23 23:33 24:7, 20, Jhn.19:6 ff, Act.2:36 4:10, 1Co.1:13 1:23 2:2 2:8, 2Co.13:4, Gal.3:1, Rev.11:8; metaph, Gal.5:24 6:14. (AS)
Pronounciation:
stow-ro'-o
Definition:
to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness; crucify; from
g4716 (σταυρός);