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Easton's Bible Dictionary

Calvary:

only in Luk 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 (Hbr 13:11-13) and near the public thoroughfare. "This thing was not done in a corner." (See GOLGOTHA.)

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

Calvary:

the place of a skull

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

Calvary:

kal'-va-ri.

See GOLGOTHA

Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words
1 Strong's Number: g2898 Greek: kranion

Calvary:

kara, "a head" (Eng., "cranium"), a diminutive of kranon, denotes "a skull" (Latin calvaria), Mat 27:33; Mar 15:22; Luk 23:33; Jhn 19:17. The corresponding Aramaic word is Golgotha (Heb. gulgoleth; see Jdg 9:53; 2Ki 9:35).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Calvary:

SEE [GOLGOTHA].

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