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Strong's G4716 σταυρός (stauros)

Stauros means “cross” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4716 — maq (“rottenness”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4716
Language Greek
Linked Usages 28
Books 10

Strong's G4716 Quick Answer

Strong's G4716 σταυρός (stauros) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. stauros (stau-ros') n. 1. a stake or post (as set upright) 2. (specially) a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment) It has 28 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include cross and set. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
stauros (stau-ros') n. 1. a stake or post (as set upright) 2. (specially) a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment)
Usage
28 linked usages
Books
10 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
cross and set

Meaning and Definition

stauros (stau-ros') n. 1. a stake or post (as set upright) 2. (specially) a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment) 3. (figuratively) exposure to death, i.e. self-denial 4. (by implication) the atonement of Christ [from the base of G2476] KJV: cross Root(s): G2476

Original Word
σταυρός
Transliteration
stauros
Derivation
Root: ἵστημι R1: 2476
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4716. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

cross

Usage: σταυρός, -oῦ, ὁ __1. an upright pale or stake (Hom., Hdt., Thuc., al.) __2. In late writers (Diod., Plut., al.) of the Roman instrument of crucifixion, the Cross: of the Cross on which Christ suffered, Mat.27:32, 40 27:42, Mrk.15:21, 30 15:32, Luk.23:26, Jhn.19:17, 19 19:25, 31, Col.2:14, Heb.12:2; θάνατος σταυροῦ, Php.2:8; τ. αἷμα τοῦ σ., Col.1:20. Metaphorical, in proverbial sayings: αἴρειν (λαμβάνειν, βαστάζειν) τὸν σ., Mat.10:38 16:24, Mrk.8:34 10:21, 15:21, Luk.9:23 14:27 (for an interesting ex.

of metaphorically use in π., see MM, xxiii) By meton., for Christ's death on the Cross: 1Co.1:17, Gal.5:11 6:12, 14, Eph.2:16, Php.3:18; ὁ λόγος ὁ τοῦ σ., 1Co.1:18.† (AS)

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How Strong's G4716 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render stauros, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

cross Matthew 10:38 27× set Hebrews 12:2

How Strong's G4716 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 28 linked usages.

Strong's G4716 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4716 in the New Testament

28 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 10:38 KJV

And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

Matthew 16:24 KJV

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Matthew 27:32 KJV

And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

Usage Excerpts

First 28 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4716.

Matthew 10:38 New Testament, KJV
And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
Matthew 16:24 New Testament, KJV
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Matthew 27:32 New Testament, KJV
And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
Matthew 27:40 New Testament, KJV
And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
Matthew 27:42 New Testament, KJV
He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.
Mark 8:34 New Testament, KJV
And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Mark 10:21 New Testament, KJV
Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
Mark 15:21 New Testament, KJV
And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.
Mark 15:30 New Testament, KJV
Save thyself, and come down from the cross.
Mark 15:32 New Testament, KJV
Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.
Luke 9:23 New Testament, KJV
And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 14:27 New Testament, KJV
And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
Luke 23:26 New Testament, KJV
And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.
John 19:17 New Testament, KJV
And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:
John 19:19 New Testament, KJV
And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.
John 19:25 New Testament, KJV
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
John 19:31 New Testament, KJV
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
1 Corinthians 1:17 New Testament, KJV
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
1 Corinthians 1:18 New Testament, KJV
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Galatians 5:11 New Testament, KJV
And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
Galatians 6:12 New Testament, KJV
As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
Galatians 6:14 New Testament, KJV
But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
Ephesians 2:16 New Testament, KJV
And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
Philippians 2:8 New Testament, KJV
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Philippians 3:18 New Testament, KJV
(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
Colossians 1:20 New Testament, KJV
And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
Colossians 2:14 New Testament, KJV
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Hebrews 12:2 New Testament, KJV
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4716, grouped by book.

Matthew 5 usages, New Testament
Mark 5 usages, New Testament
Luke 3 usages, New Testament
John 4 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Galatians 3 usages, New Testament
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 2 usages, New Testament
Colossians 2 usages, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G4716 FAQ

What does stauros (σταυρός) mean?

Stauros (Strong's G4716) is a Greek word most simply glossed "cross". stauros (stau-ros') n. 1. a stake or post (as set upright) 2. (specially) a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment)

How many times is stauros (σταυρός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 28 linked usages for Strong's G4716 across 10 books.

Where can I study stauros (σταυρός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4716 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate stauros (σταυρός)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as cross and set. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.