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Lyrics
Verse
Jeso o na shwela Khalvari
(Jesus died in Calvary)
Kale baka la dibe tsa rona.
(Because of my sins)
Refrain
Iyo iyo Khalvari, iyo Khalvari iyo
(Yes Calvary)
Iyoo Iyoo Calvary
Iyo iyo Khalvari, iyo Khalvari iyo
Iyo Calvary Iyoo
Credits & Song Information
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
This live Spirit of Praise performance, featuring Zaza Mokheti, is a short Sesotho declaration that Jesus died at Calvary because of human sin. The verse says, “Jeso o na shwela Khalvari,” meaning Jesus died at Calvary, and adds the reason, “Kale baka la dibe tsa rona,” which speaks of our sins. The refrain then answers with “Iyo, Calvary” (Yes, Calvary) in call and response.
The refrain does the work of agreement. Each time the word Calvary is repeated, the congregation affirms the cross as the place where the cost of sin was met. The lyric is brief and does not add detail, so the emphasis stays on the single fact of the crucifixion and its purpose.
The song is close to 1 Peter 2:24 and Romans 5:8, which speak of Christ bearing sin on the cross, and it recalls Luke 23:33, which names the place of the crucifixion. It works as a simple act of remembrance and thanksgiving.
Related Scripture
- 1 Peter 2:24 Christ bore our sins on the cross
- Romans 5:8 Christ died for us while we were sinners
- Luke 23:33 The place called Calvary