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 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.
¶ And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him denie himselfe, and take vp his crosse daily, and follow me.
1611 marginal noteMat. 10.38.
And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
And whosoeuer doeth not beare his crosse, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
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.
And as they led him away, they laid hold vpon one Simon a Cyrenian, comming out of the countrey, and on him they laid the crosse, that hee might beare it after Iesus.
1611 marginal noteMatth. 27.32.
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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.
