Greek · G388 · unreviewed

ἀνασταυρόω

To recrucify (figuratively)

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ἀνασταυρόω G388
Pronunciation anastauróō

What does ἀνασταυρόω (anastauróō) mean in the Bible?

ἀνασταυρόω (anastauróō) is a Greek word meaning "to recrucify (figuratively)". ἀνα-σταυρόω __1.

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Meaning

to recrucify (figuratively)
Extended definition

Means to crucify afresh; used metaphorically of apostates renewing Christ's crucifixion through deliberate rejection.

1to impale (Hdt.).
2to raise on a cross, crucify (Polyb., al.).
3to crucify again: Heb.6:6 (see Westc., in l).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.

Tenses
Present
Voices
Active
Participle verbal adjective — the action as a modifying quality
Present Active Heb 6:6
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
participle 1
Tense
present 1
Voice
active 1
Mood
participle 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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