crucifixion

[US]/kruːsɪ'fɪkʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/'krʊsə'fɪkʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. tortur; straff; straff.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

He was not yet familiar with F.Holland Day's surprising series of crucifixions, the self-portraits of the pictorialist esthete on the cross.

Han var ikke ennå kjent med F.Holland Days overraskende serie med korsfiktioner, selvportretter av den pictorialistiske esteten på kors.

The crucifixion of Jesus is a significant event in Christian theology.

Korsfiktionen av Jesus er et viktig hendelse i kristen teologi.

The Roman Empire used crucifixion as a form of execution for criminals.

Det romerske imperiet brukte korsfiktion som en form for straff for kriminelle.

The crucifixion scene is often depicted in religious art.

Scenen med korsfiktionen er ofte avbildet i religiøs kunst.

The crucifixion of prisoners was a common practice in ancient Rome.

Korsfiktion av fanger var en vanlig praksis i antikken Rom.

The crucifixion of criminals was meant to serve as a deterrent to others.

Korsfiktion av kriminelle var ment å virke som en advarsel til andre.

The crucifixion of Jesus is commemorated during Good Friday.

Korsfiktionen av Jesus feires under påskefredag.

The act of crucifixion was considered a brutal and painful form of punishment.

Handlingen med korsfiktion ble betraktet som en brutal og smertefull form for straff.

The crucifixion of Jesus is a central theme in Christian teachings about redemption.

Korsfiktionen av Jesus er et sentralt tema i kristne lærebøker om friføds.

The crucifixion of prisoners was sometimes carried out in public as a warning to others.

Korsfiktion av fanger ble noen ganger utført offentlig som en advarsel til andre.

The crucifixion of Jesus is often symbolized by the cross.

Korsfiktionen av Jesus blir ofte symbolisert av korset.

Real-world Examples

The Saturday service recalls the period between Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday and resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Lørdagsliturgen minner om perioden mellom Kristus' korsfesting på påskefredag og oppstandelsen hans på påskedag.

Source: AP Listening Collection April 2013

What could be more painful or dispiriting than a crucifixion?

Hva kunne være mer smertefullt eller demoraliserende enn en korsfesting?

Source: Listening to Music (Video Version)

Jesus honored his soul, and it ended with his crucifixion.

Jesus æret sin sjel, og det endte med hans korsfesting.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

Both the location of Jesus' crucifixion and the tomb where he is said to have been buried and resurrected.

Både stedet for Jesu korsfesting og gravet hvor han sies å være blitt begravet og oppstått.

Source: Realm of Legends

The crown is believed to have been worn by Jesus Christ at the time of his crucifixion.

Kronen mener man ble brukt av Jesus Kristus ved tiden for hans korsfesting.

Source: VOA Special April 2019 Collection

NBC is in the news, NBC is airing a series about the biblical events following the crucifixion of Jesus.

NBC er i nyheter, NBC sender en serie om de bibelske hendelsene etter Jesu korsfesting.

Source: Conan Talk Show

By the time of Acts 2 the Triune God had passed through incarnation, human living, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension.

På tiden for Akter 2 hadde den triniteære Guden gått gjennom inkarnasjon, menneskelig liv, korsfesting, oppstandelse og opphøvelse.

Source: 2019 ITERO - The One New Man Fulfilling God’s Purpose

What we see is the moment just before Christ's clothes are ripped from his body, before the crucifixion.

Det vi ser er øyeblikket rett før Kristus' klær blir riven fra kroppen hans, før korsfestingen.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

And would be seen as an omen of the crucifixion, a direct result of original sin.

Og ville ses som et tegn på korsfestingen, et direkte resultat av opprinnelsen synd.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

One Republican even said that Jesus had received fairer treatment before his crucifixion than Mr. Trump did during his impeachment.

En republikaner sa selv at Jesus hadde fått rettere behandling før hans korsfesting enn Mr. Trump hadde under sin avhøringsprosess.

Source: New York Times

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