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a place called ‘the Skull’
This can be stated in active form: “a place that people called ‘the Skull’” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
the Skull
This is a small escarpment near Jerusalem with a rocky, white face which looks somewhat like a skull.
Father
This is an important title for God the Father. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)
forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing
This could mean ‘they do not understand the meaning of what they are doing, so please forgive them.’ The soldiers thought Jesus was only a criminal who deserved to die. They did not understand that he was the Son of God. Alternate translation: “for they do not really know whom they are crucifying” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)