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Calvary

kal'-va-ri (the place of a skull)
RELATED: Crucifixion, Golgotha, Jesus

Easton's Bible Dictionary

only in Luke 23:33 , the Latin name Calvaria, which was used as a translation of the Greek word Kranion, by which the Hebrew word Gulgoleth was interpreted, "the place of a skull." It probably took this name from its shape, being a hillock or low, rounded, bare elevation somewhat in the form of a human skull. It is nowhere in Scripture called a "hill." The crucifixion of our Lord took place outside the city walls ( Hebrews 13:11 - 13 ) and near the public thoroughfare. "This thing was not done in a corner." ( Acts 26:26 )

(See GOLGOTHA.)

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Hitchcock's Dictionary of Bible Names

the place of a skull

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Smith's Bible Dictionary

[See Golgotha]

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

kal'-va-ri.

See GOLGOTHA

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