Strong's Number G4717

Strong's Number:

G4717

Greek:

σταυρόω

Transliteration:

stauroo

Pronunciation:

stow-ro'-o

Part of Speech:

Verb

Strong's Definition:

from G4716; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness:--crucify.

IPD Definition:

to stake, drive down stakes
to fortify with driven stakes, to palisade
to crucify
1. to crucify one
2. metaph. to crucify the flesh, destroy its power utterly (the nature of the figure implying that the destruction is attended with intense pain)

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