4716 - stauros

Strong's Concordance

Original word: σταυρός
Transliteration: stauros
Definition (short): cross
Definition (full): an upright stake, a cross (the Roman instrument of crucifixion)

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin: from the same as histémi
Definition: an upright stake, hence a cross (the Rom. instrument of crucifixion)
NASB Translation: cross (27).
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Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

From the base of histemi; a stake or post (as set upright), i.e. (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e. Self-denial; by implication, the atonement of Christ -- cross.

see GREEK histemi

KJV: And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
NASB: "And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.
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.
NASB: Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.
KJV: And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
NASB: As they were coming out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they pressed into service to bear His cross.
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.
NASB: and saying, "You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross."
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.
NASB: "He saved others; He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel; let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in Him.