Strong’s G3586
ξύλον
Part of speech
Noun, Neuter
Transliteration
xulon
Pronunciation
KSOO-lon
Definition
Wood, tree, staff, cross
Meaning
anything made of wood, a piece of wood, a club, staff; the trunk of a tree, used to support the cross-bar of a cross in crucifixion.
Usage
The Greek word "ξύλον" (xulon) primarily refers to wood or anything made of wood, such as a tree, a piece of timber, or a wooden object. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to refer to the cross of Christ, highlighting the wooden structure upon which Jesus was crucified. The term can also denote a staff or club, emphasizing its material composition.
Bible references
Matthew 26:47;Matthew 26:55;Mark 14:43;Mark 14:48;Luke 22:52;Luke 23:31;Acts 5:30;Acts 10:39;Acts 13:29;Acts 16:24;1 Corinthians 3:12;Galatians 3:13;1 Peter 2:24;Revelation 2:7;Revelation 18:12;Revelation 18:12;Revelation 22:2;Revelation 22:2;Revelation 22:14;Revelation 22:19