Topical Encyclopedia
In biblical literature, "mounts" or "mountains" hold significant theological, historical, and symbolic importance. They are often depicted as places of divine revelation, spiritual encounters, and pivotal events in the narrative of God's interaction with humanity. The physical elevation of mountains frequently symbolizes spiritual ascent and closeness to God.
Mount Sinai (Horeb): One of the most prominent mountains in the Bible, Mount Sinai, also known as Horeb, is where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. This event is foundational to the covenant relationship between God and Israel.
Exodus 19:20 states, "The LORD descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the summit. So Moses went up." The mountain is a symbol of divine law and covenant.
Mount Ararat: According to
Genesis 8:4 , "On the seventeenth day of the seventh month, the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat." This is traditionally considered the resting place of Noah's Ark after the floodwaters receded, symbolizing a new beginning for humanity and God's promise of preservation.
Mount Moriah: This is the site where Abraham was tested by God to sacrifice his son Isaac, as recorded in
Genesis 22. It is later identified as the location of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. The mountain represents faith, obedience, and God's provision, as God provided a ram in place of Isaac.
Mount Carmel: Known for the dramatic confrontation between the prophet Elijah and the prophets of Baal, Mount Carmel is a symbol of God's power and the vindication of true worship. In
1 Kings 18:38 , "Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the burnt offering, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water that was in the trench."
Mount Zion: Often used metaphorically, Mount Zion represents the city of Jerusalem and, by extension, the people of God. It is a symbol of God's kingdom and His eternal reign.
Psalm 48:2 describes it as "beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King."
Mount of Olives: This mount is significant in the New Testament as the place where Jesus often went to pray and where He ascended into heaven. It is also associated with eschatological prophecy. In
Acts 1:12 , it is noted, "Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near the city, a Sabbath day’s journey away."
Mount Hermon: Mentioned in
Psalm 133:3 , "It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore." Mount Hermon is noted for its height and the dew that symbolizes blessing and life.
Mount Tabor: Traditionally identified as the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus, where He revealed His divine glory to Peter, James, and John. This event is recorded in the Synoptic Gospels, highlighting the divine nature of Christ and His fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets.
Throughout Scripture, mountains serve as places of revelation, testing, and divine-human interaction. They are often depicted as settings for significant events that shape the faith and identity of God's people.
Greek
2934. ktenos -- a beast of burden... carriage. Word Origin from ktaomai Definition a beast of burden NASB Word
Usage beast (1), beasts (1), cattle (1),
mounts (1). beast.
...Strong's Hebrew
1361b. gabah -- to be high, exalted... build high (1), exalt (2), exalted (4), haughty (4), high (4), higher (3), lifted
(3), loftier (1), made it high (1), make your as high (1),
mounts (1), pride
...Library
See the ConquerorMounts in Triumph
... VI. PROCESSIONALS Processionals 522. See the Conquerormounts in triumph.
8.7.8.7.D.... Christopher Wordsworth, 1862. See the Conquerormounts in triumph;...
Past the Cross with all Its Shame,
... On His faithful band,. Ere Hemounts the azure height. Past the range of mortal
sight.... For the Christ, who came to earth,.Mounts the glowing sphere;...
Jesus, Lord of Life Undying!
... While the darts of hell were flung,". Now Hemounts the azure height,.... Death,
and hell, and vaunting sin,. For Hemounts the azure height,....
A vision of the Latter-Day Glories
... see this hill begin to grow. Up itmounts, with the temple on its summit,
till it outreaches Tabor. Onward it grows, till Carmel...
Light through Darkness
... The fate of Jerusalem was already sealed. The besieging towers of the enemy's forces
were already overlooking the walls. "Behold themounts," the prophet...
Of Circumcision and the Supercession of the Old Law.
... just as Isaiah foretold, saying that in the last days the mount of the Lord and
the house of God were to be manifest above the tops of themounts: "And it...
Why they Leave Us
... He here ascends, not from one blessing which may be enjoyed on earth, to another
of higher degree; but hemounts right away from all that is of this present...
I Suspect I have Been Allotting Habitually Too Little Time to...
... revealing some new beauty. Thus, when we open our eyes in the morning, our
thought instantlymounts heavenward. To many Christians...
The Kingdom Conquering
... crossing occurred. Locate Jericho and Ai, scenes of first victory and first
defeat. LocateMounts Ebal and Gerizim. Place over the...
Moses, the Mighty Intercessor
... brightness. Ourmounts of transfiguration and the heavenly shining in character
and conduct are born of seasons of wrestling prayer....
Thesaurus
Mounts (11 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Mounts (11 Occurrences). Matthew 24:16 then those
in Judea -- let them flee to the
mounts; (YLT). Mark 4
...Flowed (21 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 2:2 And it hath come to pass, In the latter end of the days, Established
is the mount of Jehovah's house, Above the top of themounts, And it hath been...
Far (2526 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) The more distant of two; as, the far side (called also off side) of a horse,
that is, the right side, or the one opposite to the rider when hemounts....
Tool (13 Occurrences)
... said Jehovah, God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning
the houses of the kings of Judah, that are broken down for themounts, and for...
Roost (4 Occurrences)
... Mark 4:32 and when it has been sown,mounts up and becomes greater than all herbs,
and produces great branches, so that the birds of heaven can roost under its...
Enters (44 Occurrences)
... John 10:1 Verily, verily, I say to you, He that enters not in by the door to the
fold of the sheep, butmounts up elsewhere, he is a thief and a robber; (DBY)....
Elsewhere (14 Occurrences)
... John 10:1 Verily, verily, I say to you, He that enters not in by the door to the
fold of the sheep, butmounts up elsewhere, he is a thief and a robber; (DBY)....
Moreh (3 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary An archer, teacher; fruitful. (1.) A Canaanite probably
who inhabited the district south of Shechem, betweenMounts Ebal and Gerizim...
Mountings (1 Occurrence)
Mounting (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Mount. 2. (n.) The act of
one thatmounts. 3. (n.) That by which anything is prepared...
Resources
What does it mean that all men are liars (Psalm 116:11)? | GotQuestions.orgBible Concordance •
Bible Dictionary •
Bible Encyclopedia •
Topical Bible •
Bible Thesuarus
