The Aramaic name for a paved area outside the residence of Pontius Pilate and the setting for the public trial of Jesus.
About Gabbatha
Transliteration of an uncertain Aramaic expression, which is rendered in Greek as “paved with stones” and refers to the raised area before the palace in Jerusalem where formal sentencing by the governor occurred. Pilate seated himself on the elevated judgment seat here in order to preside over the trial of Jesus (Jn 19:13).
Key References
John 19:13
When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, which in Hebrew is Gabbatha.
All Scripture References (1)
John (1)
John 19:13
When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, which in Hebrew is Gabbatha.