Topical Encyclopedia
Introduction:Olivet, also known as the Mount of Olives, is a significant geographical and spiritual landmark in biblical history. Located east of Jerusalem, it is a ridge running north to south, offering a panoramic view of the city. The Mount of Olives holds profound importance in both the Old and New Testaments, serving as a backdrop for pivotal events in the life of Jesus Christ and prophetic visions.
Biblical References:1.
Old Testament Significance: The Mount of Olives is first mentioned in the context of King David's flight from Absalom. In
2 Samuel 15:30, David ascends the mount, weeping as he goes, with his head covered and barefoot, a sign of mourning and humility. This event underscores the mount's association with sorrow and supplication.
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Prophetic Visions: The Mount of Olives is also the setting for significant prophetic visions. In
Ezekiel 11:23, the glory of the LORD departs from the city and stands on the mountain east of Jerusalem, identified as the Mount of Olives. This imagery highlights the mount's role in divine revelation and judgment.
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New Testament Events: The Mount of Olives is prominently featured in the Gospels as a place where Jesus often withdrew for prayer and teaching. In
Matthew 24:3, Jesus delivers the Olivet Discourse, a prophetic sermon about the end times, while sitting on the mount. This discourse is a cornerstone of eschatological teaching, emphasizing vigilance and preparedness for His return.
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The Triumphal Entry: The Mount of Olives is the starting point for Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, as recorded in
Matthew 21:1. Jesus instructs His disciples to find a donkey in the village ahead, fulfilling the prophecy of
Zechariah 9:9. This event marks the beginning of Passion Week, highlighting the mount's role in the fulfillment of Messianic prophecy.
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The Garden of Gethsemane: At the foot of the Mount of Olives lies the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed fervently before His arrest (
Matthew 26:36-46). This location is synonymous with Jesus' submission to the Father's will and His impending sacrifice, illustrating the mount's association with prayer and divine purpose.
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The Ascension: The Mount of Olives is the site of Jesus' ascension into heaven. In
Acts 1:9-12, after giving final instructions to His disciples, Jesus is taken up before their eyes, and a cloud hides Him from their sight. The disciples return to Jerusalem from the mount, which is described as a Sabbath day's walk from the city. This event signifies the mount's role as a bridge between the earthly ministry of Jesus and His heavenly reign.
Theological Significance:The Mount of Olives is a place of profound theological significance, symbolizing the intersection of divine revelation, human response, and eschatological hope. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the promise of Christ's return. The mount's recurring presence in Scripture underscores its role as a sacred space where heaven and earth meet, inviting believers to reflect on the mysteries of faith and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Olivet(place of olives). (2 Samuel 15:30;Acts 1:12) [OLIVES, MOUNT OF,MOUNT,MOUNT, MOUNTAIN OF]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
OLIVETol'-i-vet.
SeeOLIVES, MOUNT OF.
Greek
1638. elaion -- an olive orchard, ie spec. the Mt. of Olives... Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: elaion Phonetic Spelling: (el-ah-yone')
Short Definition: Olive-grove, Olive-yard, the mount
Olivet Definition: Olive
...Strong's Hebrew
2132. zayith -- olive tree, olive... olive trees (6), Olives (3), olives (3). olive tree
Olivet. Probably from an
unused root (akin to Ziv); an olive (as yielding illuminating
...Library
The Lessons fromOlivet
... THE LESSONS FROMOLIVET. Our last chapter was on the Transfiguration. The next will
be on The Last Supper.... These are some of the lessons fromOlivet....
He Climbed the Slopes ofOlivet
... MEDITATIONS He climbed the slopes ofOlivet. tr., John Brownlie 8.6.8.6. I. He
climbed the slopes ofOlivet. When came the hour of prayer,....
MountOlivet. The Mount of Olives, 2 Samuel 15:30
... A Chorographical Century Chapters 31-40 Chapter 40 MountOlivet. The Mount
of Olives, 2 Samuel 15:30. Zechariah 14:4. In the Rabbins...
He Climbed the Slopes ofOlivet
... MISCELLANEOUS III He climbed the slopes ofOlivet. 8,6,8,6. He climbed the
slopes ofOlivet. When came the hour of prayer,. And in...
Olivet.
... 165Olivet. 6s & 4s. The Spirit of Truth. (387) Thou! whose almighty word
Chaos and darkness heard, And took their flight, Hear...
Our Lord'sOlivet Discourse Shows that There is no Universal...
... III. Post-millennialism Refuted. 3. Our Lord'sOlivet discourse shows that there
is no universal triumph of the Gospel before His Second Advent....
Olivet. LM The Teaching of Jesus.
... 109Olivet. LM The Teaching of Jesus. The Teaching of Jesus. (243) How
sweetly flowed the gospel's sound From lips of gentleness...
Olivet. LM The Meekness of Jesus.
... 108Olivet. LM The Meekness of Jesus. The Meekness of Jesus. (242) How
beauteous were the marks divine, That in thy meekness used...
Olivet. LM Christ's Example.
... 110Olivet. LM Christ's Example. Christ's Example. (239) My dear Redeemer
and my Lord, I read my duty in thy Word; But in thy life...
Olivet. Veni, Sancte Spiritus! (386)
... 164Olivet. 6s & 4s. Veni, Sancte Spiritus! (386). Come, Holy Ghost! in love,
Shed on us, from above, Thine own bright ray: Divinely...
Thesaurus
Olivet (4 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia
OLIVET. ol'-i-vet. See OLIVES, MOUNT OF.
Multi-Version Concordance
Olivet (4 Occurrences). Luke
...Olives (30 Occurrences)
... Zechariah 14:4), ma`aleh ha-zethim, "the ascent of the mount of Olives" (2 Samuel
15:30, the King James Version "the ascent of (mount)Olivet"); to oros ton...
Olves
... Jerusalem. "No name in Scripture," says Dr. Porter, "calls up associations
at once so sacred and so pleasing as that ofOlivet. The...
Mountain (298 Occurrences)
... Gilboa, Gilead, Hachilah, Halak, Hebron, Heres, Hermon, Hor, Horeb, Jearim, Judah,
Lebanon, Mizar, Moreh, Moriah, Naphtali, Nebo, Olives,Olivet, Paran, Perazim...
Olivetree
Malchiel (3 Occurrences)
... Zechariah 14:4), ma`aleh ha-zethim, "the ascent of the mount of Olives" (2 Samuel
15:30, the King James Version "the ascent of (mount)Olivet"); to oros ton...
Mount (311 Occurrences)
... Gilboa, Gilead, Hachilah, Halak, Hebron, Heres, Hermon, Hor, Horeb, Jearim, Judah,
Lebanon, Mizar, Moreh, Moriah, Naphtali, Nebo, Olives,Olivet, Paran, Perazim...
Nob (6 Occurrences)
... This identification does not meet these conditions, and hence others (as Dean Stanley)
think that it was the northern summit of MountOlivet, the place where...
Lodged (35 Occurrences)
... Luke 21:37 And every day he was teaching in the temple; and every night he went
out, and lodged in the mount that is calledOlivet. (ASV RSV)....
Resurrection (42 Occurrences)
... They accompanied him from Jerusalem to MountOlivet, and there they saw him ascend
"till a cloud received him out of their sight" (Mark 16:19; Luke 24:50-52...
Resources
What is the Olivet Discourse? | GotQuestions.orgWhat happened on the Mount of Olives? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats? | GotQuestions.orgOlivet: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance •
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