Verse 33
Luke alone called the site of Jesus’ crucifixion "the place called the skull" (Gr. kranion) rather than referring to it by its Aramaic name, Golgotha, and then translating it. This was undoubtedly an accommodation to his Gentile readers. The name of the place was obviously appropriate to the occasion.
"This name was probably taken from the fact that this was the place where people were killed in public execution rather than from the skull-like appearance on the side of the hill on which He was crucified." [Note: M. Bailey, p. 150.]
Jesus’ central position among the three symbolized His centrality in the event and His proximity to all sinners.
Be the first to react on this!
