KJV dictionary & concordance
Sense 1: An instrument of execution formed of two pieces of timber crossing each other, used for crucifixion. Sense 2: By reference to Christ, his crucifixion and death upon it. Sense 3: A burden of suffering or self-denial borne in following Christ.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Matthew 10:38
Complete exact-word concordance
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.
And (hauing made peace through the blood of his crosse) by him to reconcile all things vnto himself, by him, I say, whether they bee things in earth, or things in heauen.
1611 marginal noteOr, making peace.
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;
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances, that was against vs, which was contrary to vs, and tooke it out of the way, nayling it to his Crosse:
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Historical English dictionary sources
A gibbet consisting of two pieces of timber placed across each other ... That on which our Savior suffered. In theology, the sufferings of Christ by crucifixion. To take up the cross, is to submit to troubles and afflictions from love to Christ.
