Bible dictionary for children
Cross
A cross was a wooden structure used by the Romans to execute people.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A cross was a wooden structure used by the Romans to execute people. For Christians it also points to Jesus' death and his self-giving love.
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An example from the Bible
Luke tells how Simon of Cyrene is made to carry Jesus' cross. The cross was a real instrument of suffering before it became a familiar symbol.
Read Luke 23:26 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Luke 23:26
When they led him away, they grabbed one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid the cross on him to carry it after Jesus.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
