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crucifixion

kruːsɪˈfɪkʃən

Method of execution by fixing to a cross, especially as used by Romans.

figere
"to fix, fasten, attach", in Latin (Indo-European), Classical Period, Roman Empire
crux
"cross, tree used for execution", in Latin (Indo-European), Classical Period, Roman Empire

Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:

Matthew 23:34, KJV

And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews? And they cried out again, Crucify him. Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him

Mark 15:12-14, KJV

Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin

John 19:10-11, KJV

Historical

σταύρωσις /staurōsis/

Koine Greek, Eastern Mediterranean

crucifixioun /crucifixioun/

Middle English, England

crucifixionem /crucifixionem/

Late Latin, Roman Empire

Related

GolgothaHill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified, meaning "place of the skull"
CalvaryThe site outside ancient Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified