The term "skull" in the Bible is most notably associated with the place called Golgotha, which is Aramaic for "Place of the Skull." This site holds significant importance in the New Testament as the location where Jesus Christ was crucified. The name Golgotha is mentioned in all four Gospels, emphasizing its central role in the Passion narrative.

Biblical References:

1. Golgotha:
· Matthew 27:33 : "And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means The Place of the Skull."
· Mark 15:22 : "They brought Jesus to a place called Golgotha, which means The Place of the Skull."
· Luke 23:33 : "When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left."
· John 19:17 : "Carrying His own cross, He went out to The Place of the Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha."

The exact reason for the name "Place of the Skull" is not explicitly stated in the Scriptures. However, several interpretations have been proposed by biblical scholars and historians. Some suggest that the site may have resembled a skull in its physical appearance, while others propose that it was a place of execution, where skulls and bones were commonly found.

Symbolism and Theological Significance:

The skull, as a symbol, often represents death and mortality. In the context of Golgotha, it underscores the reality of Jesus' sacrificial death. The crucifixion at the Place of the Skull highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's suffering and atonement for sin. Isaiah 53:5 prophesies, "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed."

Theologically, the crucifixion at Golgotha is central to Christian doctrine, representing the pivotal moment of redemption and the ultimate victory over sin and death. The Apostle Paul reflects on this in 1 Corinthians 1:18 : "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."

Cultural and Historical Context:

In the cultural and historical context of the time, crucifixion was a common method of execution used by the Romans for criminals and those considered threats to the state. The public nature of crucifixion served as a deterrent and a display of Roman authority. Jesus' crucifixion at Golgotha, therefore, was not only a fulfillment of divine prophecy but also a profound statement of His innocence and the injustice of His death.

The location of Golgotha is traditionally identified with the site of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, although some debate exists regarding its precise location. Regardless of the exact geographical details, the spiritual significance of Golgotha as the Place of the Skull remains a cornerstone of Christian faith, symbolizing the intersection of divine love and human redemption.Skull, The place of a

see GOLGOTHA.

1. (n.) A school, company, or shoal.

2. (n.) The skeleton of the head of a vertebrate animal, including the brain case, or cranium, and the bones and cartilages of the face and mouth. See in Appendix.

3. (n.) The head or brain; the seat of intelligence; mind.

4. (n.) A covering for the head; a skullcap.

5. (n.) A sort of oar. See Scull.

SKULL

skul (gulgoleth; kranion): The Hebrew word, which is well known to Bible readers in its Aramaic-Greek form "Golgotha," expresses the more or less globular shape of the human skull, being derived from a root meaning "to roll." It is often translated in English Versions of the Bible by "head," "poll," etc. In the meaning "skull" it is found twice (Judges 9:53 2 Kings 9:35). In the New Testament the word is found only in connection with GOLGOTHA (which see), "the place of a skull" (Matthew 27:33 Mark 15:22 John 19:17), or "the skull" (Luke 23:33).

2898. kranion -- a skull
... kranion. 2899 . a skull. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: kranion
Phonetic Spelling: (kran-ee'-on) Short Definition: a skull Definition: a skull. ...
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1115. Golgotha -- Golgotha, a hill near Jer.
... NASB Word Usage Golgotha (3). Golgotha. Of Chaldee origin (compare gulgoleth); the
skull; Golgotha, a knoll near Jerusalem -- Golgotha. see HEBREW gulgoleth. ...
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1538. gulgoleth -- a skull, head, poll (of persons)
... a skull, head, poll (of persons). Transliteration: gulgoleth Phonetic Spelling:
(gul-go'-leth) Short Definition: head. ... head, every man, poll, skull. ...
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Making a Skull Speak.
... Book IV. Chapter XLI."Making a Skull Speak. But putting a skull on the ground,
they make it speak in this manner. The skull itself ...
/.../hippolytus/the refutation of all heresies/chapter xli making a skull speak.htm

Birth and Ancestors. Family Circumstances. "Fist and Skull" ...
... Family Circumstances. "Fist and Skull" Entertainment. Removal to Ohio and Return. ...
Birth and Ancestors. Family Circumstances. "Fist and Skull" Entertainment. ...
/.../chapter i birth and ancestors.htm

On the Name of Calvary.
... I saw the Prophet Eliseus descend into these caverns, I cannot say whether in reality
or only in a vision, and I saw him take out a skull from a stone ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter liv on the name.htm

Christ Crucified and Buried.
... Simon, a Cyrenian who was met in the way, was then compelled by the soldiers to
bear the cross. Called the place of a skull . . ... A Hebrew word, meaning a skull. ...
/.../the new testament commentary vol iii john/christ crucified and buried.htm

The Death which Gives Life
... bear His cross.22. And they bring Him unto the place Golgotha, which is,
being interpreted, The place of a skull.23. And they gave ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/the death which gives life.htm

Crucified, Dead, and Buried. '
... cannot have been derived from the skulls which lay about, since such exposure would
have been unlawful, and hence must have been due to the skull-like shape ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xv crucified dead and.htm

Synoptical Table
... to bear his cross. 33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha,
that is to say, a place of a skull,. Mark. 20 And when ...
//christianbookshelf.org/unknown/the gospel of peter/synoptical table.htm

Death of Jesus.
... execution was at a place called Golgotha, situated outside Jerusalem, but near the
walls of the city.[1] The name Golgotha signifies a skull; it corresponds ...
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The Crucifixion
... D.; ST. MATTHEW Chaps. XVIII to XXVIII THE CRUCIFIXION. 'And when they were come
unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the crucifixion.htm

Christ Crucified
... bear His cross. And they bring Him unto the place Golgotha, which is,
being interpreted, The place of a skull. And they offered ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 15 21-32 christ crucified.htm

Skull (7 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Skull, The place of a. see GOLGOTHA. Noah Webster's
Dictionary. ... See Scull. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SKULL. ...
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Skull-ground (2 Occurrences)
Skull-ground. Skull, Skull-ground. Skull-place . Multi-Version Concordance
Skull-ground (2 Occurrences). Matthew 27:33 and so they ...
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Skull-place (1 Occurrence)
Skull-place. Skull-ground, Skull-place. Skulls . Multi-Version
Concordance Skull-place (1 Occurrence). John 19:17 and ...
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Golgotha (4 Occurrences)
... crucified. It is interpreted by the evangelists as meaning "the place
of a skull" (Matthew 27:33; Mark 15:22; John 19:17). This ...
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Gol'gotha (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Gol'gotha (3 Occurrences). Matthew 27:33 and having come
to a place called Golgotha, that is called Place of a Skull, (See RSV). ...
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Thebez (3 Occurrences)
... its inhabitants had fled for safety, and was about to set fire to it, a woman cast
a fragment of millstone at him, and "all to brake his skull" ie, "altogether ...
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Calvary (1 Occurrence)
... 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 ...
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All (60349 Occurrences)
... whether I live or die." (4) At all, "If thy father miss me at all" (1 Samuel
20:6), "in any way," "in the least." (5) All to, "All to brake his skull" (Judges ...
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Skirts (23 Occurrences)

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Nailed (9 Occurrences)
... Luke 23:33 When they reached the place called 'The Skull,' there they nailed Him
to the cross, and the criminals also, one at His right hand and one at His left ...
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