Greek Word Study
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")
G2898
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| 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: 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) |