Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |