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 that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
And he that taketh not his crosse, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
1611 marginal noteChap. 16.24. luke. 9.23. mar. 8.34.
¶ 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.
¶ Then said Iesus vnto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him denie himselfe, and take vp his crosse, and follow me.
1611 marginal noteChap. 10.38. mar. 8.34.
And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to beare his Crosse.
1611 marginal noteMarke 15.21. luke 23.26.
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.
And saying, Thou that destroyest the Temple, & buildest it in three dayes, saue thy selfe: If thou be the Sonne of God, come downe from the Crosse.
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.
He saued others, himselfe he cannot saue: If he be the King of Israel, let him now come downe from the Crosse, and we will beleeue him.
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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.
