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golgotha

/ˈɡɒl.ɡə.θə/

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noun

/ˈɡɒl.ɡə.θə/B2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее холм близ Иерусалима, традиционно отождествляемый с местом распятия Иисуса.

A proper noun referring to a hill near Jerusalem, traditionally identified as the site of the crucifixion of Jesus.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Hill of CrucifixionC1formal

    A hill outside ancient Jerusalem where Jesus Christ was crucified according to the New Testament.

    ruГолгофа

    • According to the Gospels, Jesus was led to Golgotha to be crucified.
    • Pilgrims often visit the site believed to be Golgotha in Jerusalem.
    • The name Golgotha means 'the place of the skull' in Aramaic.

    Synonymscalvary

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