Overview
The Bible addresses olives, mount of across 13 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Luke, Matthew and Mark. Closely related themes include Mountains, Song, Shoes and Solomon. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David, Solomon, Jesus and Peter.
Key Bible verses about olives, mount of
Old Testament
New Testament
Matthew
And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. hymn: or, psalm
Mark
And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,
And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. hymn: or, psalm
Luke
And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.
And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
People in the Bible and olives, mount of
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying olives, mount of for yourself
- Begin with 2 Samuel 15:30, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Luke, Matthew and Mark each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of David, Solomon and Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Mountains, Song, Shoes and Solomon.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about olives, mount of?
The Bible addresses olives, mount of across 13 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Luke, Matthew and Mark. Closely related themes include Mountains, Song, Shoes and Solomon. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David, Solomon, Jesus and Peter.
How many Bible verses are about olives, mount of?
The Bible references olives, mount of in 13 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention olives, mount of?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Samuel 15:30: “And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up. and wept: Heb. going up and weeping”
Which people in the Bible are associated with olives, mount of?
David, Solomon, Jesus, Peter and Andrew.
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