G4717Greekἐstaýrōsan
ἐσταύρωσαν
to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
46
Total Occurrences
9
Books
0
Old Testament
46
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1to stake, drive down stakes
- 2to crucify one
- 3metaphorically to crucify the flesh, destroy its power utterly (the nature of the figure implying that the destruction is attended with intense pain)
- 4to fortify with driven stakes, to palisade
- 5to crucify
Etymology & Derivation
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