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Calvary

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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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." (See GOLGOTHA .)

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Calvary'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​c/calvary.html. 1897.
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