Heidelberg Catechism · 1563

Q39. Does it have a special meaning that Christ was crucified and did not die in a different way?

Yes. Thereby I am assured that He took upon Himself the curse which lay on me, for a crucified one was cursed by God.
Answer · Heidelberg Catechism

Scripture proofs

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    Deuteronomy 21:23

    His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the Lord thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.

    Galatians 3:13

    Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

Proof texts as given in the original; verse text from the King James Version.