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golgotha
Golgotha (name) means the name of the hill outside Jerusalem on which Jesus was crucified.
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1
The name of the hill outside Jerusalem on which Jesus was crucified.
2
The chambers occupied by the heads of the colleges.
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Etymology
Two strands feed this word. One traces it to the Ancient Greek Γολγοθᾶ (Golgothâ), itself from the Aramaic גּוּלְגּוּלְתָּא (gulgultā). The other, for the sense "rooms of the heads of the colleges; a hat", is a pun on "the place of the skulls/heads".
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of golgotha?
"golgotha" (name) means the name of the hill outside Jerusalem on which Jesus was crucified.
What are the different meanings of golgotha?
"golgotha" has 2 main meanings: 1. The name of the hill outside Jerusalem on which Jesus was crucified; 2. The chambers occupied by the heads of the colleges.
