Word study · Greek

stauroō

to crucify

Say it: stow-ROH-oh (approximate)

σταυρόω

What it means

To crucify. The chief priests shout "Crucify! Crucify!" (19:6, 19:15), and John says they crucified him (19:18, 19:23).

Range of meaning

  • CrucifyPut to death on a cross.

In John

  • Chapter 19

    "Crucify! Crucify!" (19:6, 19:10, 19:15-18, 19:23).