σταυρὸν
stauron
cross
from the base of ἵστημι; 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.
John 19:17 · Word #5
Lexicon G4716
| Lemma | σταυρός |
| Transliteration | staurós |
| Strong's | G4716 |
| In-context | cross |
| Literal | cross |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σταυρός |
| Strong's | G4716 |
SIBI-P1 G4716-02
the upright stake
| Root | σταυρός (stauros) |
| Core Meanings | upright stake, post, pole, execution stake, cross, instrument of crucifixion |
| Semantic Range | a wooden stake or post; an execution stake; the Roman cross; figuratively, suffering, self-denial, or participation in Messiah’s death. |
| Conceptual Significance | σταυρός signifies the Roman instrument of execution central to the death of Yeshua (Jesus). It becomes a theological symbol of atonement, shame transformed into honor, covenantal sacrifice, and the call for disciples to take up their own stake in self-denial and covenant faithfulness. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AMS,); functioning as a direct object; masculine grammatical gender; singular number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "upright stake" preserves the concrete root sense of σταυρός as a post set upright, from the verbal idea of standing. The form is accusative masculine singular, reflected in the singular object form "the upright stake," suitable for its role as a direct object in context. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root σταυρός (upright stake, post, pole, execution stake, cross, instrument of crucifixion)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G4716-01 |
stauro | to an upright stake |
G4716-03 |
stauros | an upright standing-stake |
G4716-04 |
staurou | of the upright-stake |
Word Usage (27 occurrences of G4716)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:38 | σταυρὸν | stauron | |
| Matthew 16:24 | σταυρὸν | stauron | |
| Matthew 27:32 | σταυρὸν | stauron |