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No, Golgotha is not a simile. Its name means in the ancient hebrew language 'place of a skull'. The hebrew word 'skull' (transliteration gulgaleto) is very similiar to the english name 'Golgotha'.
There is only one mount which appears like a skull near the ancient wall of Jerusalem, and that mount is just outside the Lion's Gate. (see www.golgotha.eu) Origin, at about 200 AD, describes the place in this way:
A spot there is called Golgotha,-of old the fathers' earlier tongue thus called its name, "The skull-pan of a head:" Origin Against Marcion Book II 259
In appearance it is like a head looking at the altar and the temple entrance, for the view of the ancient temple and the altar were easily visible from this mount. This mount personifies the LORD looking at where the Israelites make their sacrifices.
Abraham called it JHWH Jireh (Gen 22,14 The LORD sees), for the LORD is personified in this mount. Directly in the line of view of this mount the altar was made, and on the north side the sacrifices were made, before the LORD. (Lev 1,11) In the same verse it states 'In the mount the LORD is seen'. This is referring to its appearance as a head, personifying the LORD. Later, because of the sin of Israel, it looked more like a skull than a head. The real name of the mount is 'JHWH Jireh', given by Abraham. But the name it was known by in the days of Jesus was Golgotha.
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What term is Golgotha?
Golgotha means 'Place of the skull'.
Where is the city of Golgotha?
Golgotha is directly outside the Old City Wall of Jerusalem.
What did Jesus have to carry to Golgotha?
Jesus carried the cross to Golgotha, the site of Jesus' crucifixion.
What country is golgotha?
Golgotha is not a country. It is a place just outside the eastern wall of Jerusalem.
Why is golgotha called cavalry?
Golgotha was called CALGARY, not cavalry. It is just a name for it in a different language.
When was Canada's Golgotha created?
GolTV - Canada - was created in 2005.
What is the literary term of golgotha?
Golgotha is not really a literary term. It is often related to suffering or to the redemption accomplished by Jesus in his death on Golgotha. Since the word Golgotha comes from the Hebrew word 'gulgoleth' and is 'gulgalta' in Aramaic, which mean 'skull', it is related also to death and the dead. To see a picture of Golgotha, the top part of a skull, refer to the link below.
How far was it from Jerusalem to golgotha?
Golgotha is traditionally identified with the site of Jesus' crucifixion, which is approximately less than a mile away from Jerusalem. The exact distance is not certain, but it is believed to be within walking distance.
How steep is the Golgotha hill?
To take a look at the steep south slope of Golgotha, go to the link below.
Where was the road to Calvary?
Golgotha
What is the primary gold?
Golgotha.
Is this class is like a circus a metaphor or simile?
A simile.
