calvary
A life-size representation of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on a piece of raised groundA life-size representation of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on a piece of raised ground.
» On Calvary’s cross, where you and I were ransomed, Jesus Christ measured out His blood equally for each one of us.
Meaning
4 sensesA life-size representation of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on a piece of raised ground.
A series of representations of Christ’s Passion in a church.
A type of monumental public Christian cross, sometimes encased in an open shrine.
Calvaries are typical of Galicia (Spain) and Portugal.
Calvaire
(broadly, figuratively)A strenuous experience.
any experience that causes intense suffering
Examples
1 sentencesOn Calvary’s cross, where you and I were ransomed, Jesus Christ measured out His blood equally for each one of us.
Translations
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Origin
From Late Latin calvāria (“skull”). Doublet of calavera and calvaria.From Late Latin calvāria (“skull”). Doublet of calavera and calvaria.
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