Golgotha in the Bible

Meaning: a heap of skulls; something skull-shaped

Exact Match

From thence shall the right measure be taken before her unto the hill top of Gareb, and shall come about Golgotha

Verse ConceptsMeasuring Rod

And when they came to the place which is named Golgotha, they put him on the cross, and the evil-doers, one on the right side, and the other on the left.

Verse ConceptsBody Of Christ, Physical DeathDeath penaltyCrucifixion, Of ChristPainTortureCalvarySkullsChrist Was KilledCrucifiedOthers CrucifiedBurying placesassertivenesscrucifixion

Thematic Bible



When they came to a place called Golgotha (which means "Skull Place"),

They took Jesus to a place called Golgotha, which means Skull Place.

Carrying the cross all by himself, he went out to what is called The Place of a Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha.


References

Hastings

Easton

American

Fausets

Morish

Smith

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