Bible Dictionaries
Calvary
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." (See GOLGOTHA .) Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Calvary'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/c/calvary.html. 1897.