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crucifixion

[ kroo-suh-fik-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of crucifying.
  2. the state of being crucified.
  3. (initial capital letter) the death of Jesus upon the Cross.
  4. a picture or other representation of this.
  5. severe and unjust punishment or suffering; persecution.


Crucifixion

1

/ ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən /

noun

  1. the Crucifixion
    the crucifying of Christ at Calvary, regarded by Christians as the culminating redemptive act of his ministry
  2. a picture or representation of this
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

crucifixion

2

/ ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən /

noun

  1. a method of putting to death by nailing or binding to a cross, normally by the hands and feet, which was widespread in the ancient world
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Crucifixion

  1. The death of Jesus on the cross. After he had been betrayed by Judas Iscariot and arrested, Jesus was condemned by his fellow Jews (see also Jews ) as a false Messiah and turned over to the Roman governor Pontius Pilate to be crucified. Pilate found no reason to condemn Jesus; he tried to convince the people that it was absurd to regard Jesus as “King of the Jews” and offered to release him. But when the people insisted that Jesus be put to death, Pilate washed his hands to indicate that Jesus' fate was no longer his responsibility and turned Jesus over to be crucified. Roman soldiers then placed a crown of thorns on the head of Jesus and mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews.” He was made to carry a wooden cross up the hill of Calvary near Jerusalem (see also Jerusalem ), where he was nailed to the cross and was placed between two thieves, who were also crucified. Shortly before his death, he said, “ Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do .” After his death, the followers of Jesus placed his body in a tomb.
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Notes

Jesus had told his disciples that he would sacrifice his life so that believers' sins might be forgiven. Christians (see also Christian ) believe that his death on the cross and his Resurrection three days later make salvation (see also salvation ) possible.
To “wash one's hands of it” means to refuse to take responsibility for an action or event.
Having a “cross to bear” means any painful responsibility that is forced upon one.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of crucifixion1

1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin crucifīxiōn- (stem of crucīfixiō ). See crucifix, -ion
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Example Sentences

The arcane theological dispute concerned the precise meaning of Jesus’ suffering during crucifixion, which Pynchon wrote was not the true source of sinners’ redemption — the larger example of the prophet’s life was.

Those living under its rule in a wide arc of Iraq and Syria — particularly members of other religions, or of other sects of Islam — faced horrifying punishments: decapitations, crucifixion, torture.

"Because Friday was the day of the crucifixion, Fridays were always regarded as a day of penance and abstinence," he said.

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An ancient relic said to have been worn by Jesus Christ at his crucifixion has returned to the Notre-Dame Cathedral, five years after the relic was saved from a fire that devastated the church.

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Rays of golden light beam down from a winged celestial being to pierce the humble saint’s hands, feet and side, echoing the mortal wounds suffered during Christ’s crucifixion.

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