The Cross

[Aaron S]

Is it impossible for zaqifa to be a synonym for shavta? Hutra is a synonym for shavta, why not another? Zaqifa can be understood as a stake of execution, but it's not required, as it literally has the idea of an upright post. In this particular context, it would make much more sense to understand it as staff than stake of execution. It should be pointed out that the Greek text also allows for the same understanding of staff.