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stauros

cross

Say it: stow-ROSS (approximate)

σταυρός

What it means

Paul makes the cross the center of his message to Corinth (1:17-18, 1:23, 2:2).

Range of meaning

  • Stake or crossThe wooden frame used for crucifixion.
  • CrucifixionThe execution itself.
  • The cost of followingA picture of giving up one's life.

In 1 Corinthians

  • Chapter 1

    "We preach Christ crucified" (1:17-18, 1:23).

Every verse (2)

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