Etymology
Roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic
AramaicBiblical places
GolgothaGolgotha — biblical meaning
Γολγοθᾶ (Golgotha)
Transliteration
Golgotha
Pronunciation
GOL-go-ta
MEANING
Place of the Skull
ROOT
גלגלתא (gulgolta)
ETYMOLOGY
From Aramaic gulgolta, 'skull.' Latin calvaria gives us Calvary; it was the place of Jesus' crucifixion.
BIBLICAL USE
The hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified.
RELATED VERSES
Matthew 27:33Mark 15:22John 19:17
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