had crucified

• past perfect

  past perfect

  Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.

  of crucify.
  crucify

  verb (used with object)

  to put to death by nailing or binding the hands and feet to a cross.

Example Sentences

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had crucified

Instead, they relied on what many called one of the principal themes of the Easter season — the forgiveness Christ showed to those who had crucified and betrayed him.

From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2010

"I was told they had crucified that fellow."

From Caesar Dies by Talbot Mundy

And when they had crucified Him, they parted His garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark by Alexander Maclaren

So He never broke formally with the Jewish Church; and even after it had crucified their Master, His disciples are found worshipping in its Temple, keeping its festivals, and observing its law.

From Some Christian Convictions A Practical Restatement in Terms of Present-Day Thinking by Henry Sloane Coffin

Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also His coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. John Chaps. XV to XXI by Alexander Maclaren

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