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The meaning of κρανίον

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

Definition

diminutive of a derivative of the base of κέρας Calvary, skull. - a skull ("cranium")

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κρανίον

Phonetickran-ee'-on
Transliterationkraníon
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

diminutive of a derivative of the base of κέρας Calvary, skull. - a skull ("cranium")

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 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: κρανίον (kraníon)
Mark 15:22

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

Word: κρανίον (kraníon)
Luke 23:33

And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

Word: κρανίον (kraníon)
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: κρανίον (kraníon)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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