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The meaning of Γολγοθᾶ

Understanding Golgothâ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of Chaldee origin (compare גֻּלְגֹּלֶת) Golgotha. - the skull - Golgotha, a knoll near Jerusalem

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Γολγοθᾶ

Phoneticgol-goth-ah'
TransliterationGolgothâ
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Chaldee origin (compare גֻּלְגֹּלֶת) Golgotha. - the skull - Golgotha, a knoll near Jerusalem

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 27:33

And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull,

Word: Γολγοθᾶ (Golgothâ)
Mark 15:22

And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull.

Word: Γολγοθᾶ (Golgothâ)
John 19:17

And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:

Word: Γολγοθᾶ (Golgothâ)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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