Meaning
Golgotha is a name meaning “place of a skull.” The Gospel accounts translate the name with this expression.
Biblical Usage
The Gospel of John records that the place was called Golgotha, which the KJV identifies as a Hebrew name. The name is commonly understood as an Aramaic form related to the Hebrew word for “skull.” It is translated as “the place of a skull” (John 19:17).
Key References
- Matthew 27:32-44
- Mark 15:20-32
- Luke 23:26-43
- John 19:16-27
Related Terms
- Jesus Christ
- Crucifixion
- Calvary
- Cross
- Sepulchre