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The Place of a Skull
Commentators explain that "Golgotha" (Aramaic) and "Calvary" (from Latin) both mean "the place of a skull." This was not a majestic mountain but a common, infamous execution site outside the city walls. Scholars suggest it was named either for its skull-like appearance or because the remains of executed criminals were found there, grounding the crucifixion in a grim, historical location.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 15:22
18th Century
Theologian
No notes from Barnes on this verse.
AT Robertson
On Mark 15:22
They bring him (φερουσιν αυτον). Historical present again. See on Mt 27:33f. for discussion of Golgotha.
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:15–23
19th Century
Preacher
And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. And …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:22
Both Roman and Jewish executions were customarily performed outside the city (cf. Jn 19:20). “Golgotha” is a slightly modified transliteration of t…
John Gill
On Mark 15:22
17th Century
Pastor
And they bring him unto the place, Golgotha
A famous, or rather an infamous one, well known, and much noted for the …
Matthew Henry
On Mark 15:22–32
17th Century
Minister
The place where our Lord Jesus was crucified was called the Place of a Skull; it was the common place of execution, for He was in all respects numb…