Olivet
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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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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
OLIVET

ol'-i-vet.

See OLIVES, 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 ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1638.htm - 7k
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 ...
/hebrew/2132.htm - 6k
Library

The Lessons from Olivet
... THE LESSONS FROM OLIVET. Our last chapter was on the Transfiguration. The next will
be on The Last Supper. ... These are some of the lessons from Olivet. ...
/.../newton/the life of jesus christ for the young/the lessons from olivet.htm

He Climbed the Slopes of Olivet
... MEDITATIONS He climbed the slopes of Olivet. tr., John Brownlie 8.6.8.6. I. He
climbed the slopes of Olivet. When came the hour of prayer,. ...
/.../brownlie/hymns of the apostolic church/he climbed the slopes of.htm

Mount Olivet. The Mount of Olives, 2 Samuel 15:30
... A Chorographical Century Chapters 31-40 Chapter 40 Mount Olivet. The Mount
of Olives, 2 Samuel 15:30. Zechariah 14:4. In the Rabbins ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 40 mount olivet the.htm

He Climbed the Slopes of Olivet
... MISCELLANEOUS III He climbed the slopes of Olivet. 8,6,8,6. He climbed the
slopes of Olivet. When came the hour of prayer,. And in ...
/.../brownlie/hymns of the russian church/iii he climbed the slopes.htm

Olivet.
... 165 Olivet. 6s & 4s. The Spirit of Truth. (387) Thou! whose almighty word
Chaos and darkness heard, And took their flight, Hear ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/165 olivet 6s & 4s.htm

Our Lord's Olivet Discourse Shows that There is no Universal ...
... III. Post-millennialism Refuted. 3. Our Lord's Olivet discourse shows that there
is no universal triumph of the Gospel before His Second Advent. ...
/.../pink/the redeemers return/3 our lords olivet discourse.htm

Olivet. LM The Teaching of Jesus.
... 109 Olivet. LM The Teaching of Jesus. The Teaching of Jesus. (243) How
sweetly flowed the gospel's sound From lips of gentleness ...
/.../lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/109 olivet l m the teaching.htm

Olivet. LM The Meekness of Jesus.
... 108 Olivet. LM The Meekness of Jesus. The Meekness of Jesus. (242) How
beauteous were the marks divine, That in thy meekness used ...
/.../lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/108 olivet l m the meekness.htm

Olivet. LM Christ's Example.
... 110 Olivet. 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 ...
/.../lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/110 olivet l m christs example.htm

Olivet. Veni, Sancte Spiritus! (386)
... 164 Olivet. 6s & 4s. Veni, Sancte Spiritus! (386). Come, Holy Ghost! in love,
Shed on us, from above, Thine own bright ray: Divinely ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/164 olivet 6s & 4s.htm

Thesaurus
Olivet (4 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia OLIVET. ol'-i-vet. See OLIVES, MOUNT OF.
Multi-Version Concordance Olivet (4 Occurrences). Luke ...
/o/olivet.htm - 7k

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 ...
/o/olives.htm - 37k

Olves
... Jerusalem. "No name in Scripture," says Dr. Porter, "calls up associations
at once so sacred and so pleasing as that of Olivet. The ...
/o/olves.htm - 9k

Mountain (298 Occurrences)
... Gilboa, Gilead, Hachilah, Halak, Hebron, Heres, Hermon, Hor, Horeb, Jearim, Judah,
Lebanon, Mizar, Moreh, Moriah, Naphtali, Nebo, Olives, Olivet, Paran, Perazim ...
/m/mountain.htm - 48k

Olivetree

/o/olivetree.htm - 8k

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 ...
/m/malchiel.htm - 74k

Mount (311 Occurrences)
... Gilboa, Gilead, Hachilah, Halak, Hebron, Heres, Hermon, Hor, Horeb, Jearim, Judah,
Lebanon, Mizar, Moreh, Moriah, Naphtali, Nebo, Olives, Olivet, Paran, Perazim ...
/m/mount.htm - 68k

Nob (6 Occurrences)
... This identification does not meet these conditions, and hence others (as Dean Stanley)
think that it was the northern summit of Mount Olivet, the place where ...
/n/nob.htm - 12k

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 called Olivet. (ASV RSV). ...
/l/lodged.htm - 16k

Resurrection (42 Occurrences)
... They accompanied him from Jerusalem to Mount Olivet, and there they saw him ascend
"till a cloud received him out of their sight" (Mark 16:19; Luke 24:50-52 ...
/r/resurrection.htm - 93k

Resources
What is the Olivet Discourse? | GotQuestions.org

What happened on the Mount of Olives? | GotQuestions.org

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats? | GotQuestions.org

Olivet: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Olivet (4 Occurrences)

Luke 19:29
It happened, when he drew near to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the mountain that is called Olivet, he sent two of his disciples,
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Luke 21:37
Every day Jesus was teaching in the temple, and every night he would go out and spend the night on the mountain that is called Olivet.
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Acts 1:12
Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away.
(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS NAS RSV)

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.
(KJV WBS)

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