Introduction:
Olives hold significant importance in the biblical narrative, both as a staple in the diet of the ancient Near East and as a symbol with deep spiritual connotations. The olive tree, its fruit, and the oil derived from it are frequently mentioned throughout the Scriptures, reflecting their integral role in the daily life and religious practices of the Israelites.

Biblical References:
The olive tree is first mentioned in Genesis 8:11, where a dove returns to Noah with an olive leaf, signaling the receding of the floodwaters and the restoration of life on earth. This event marks the olive branch as a symbol of peace and hope.

In Deuteronomy 8:8, the Promised Land is described as "a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey." Here, olives are highlighted as one of the seven species that signify the fertility and abundance of the land God promised to the Israelites.

The cultivation and care of olive trees are mentioned in several passages, such as in Deuteronomy 24:20, which instructs, "When you beat the olives from your trees, do not go over the branches again. Leave what remains for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow." This command underscores the importance of olives in the agricultural economy and the social responsibility to care for the less fortunate.

Symbolism and Spiritual Significance:
Olives and olive oil carry rich symbolic meanings in the Bible. Olive oil was used for anointing kings and priests, signifying consecration and the presence of the Holy Spirit. In 1 Samuel 16:13, Samuel anoints David with oil, and "the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David from that day forward."

The Mount of Olives, a significant location in the New Testament, is where Jesus often went to pray and where He ascended into heaven (Acts 1:9-12). It is also the site of the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed before His crucifixion (Matthew 26:36-46). The Mount of Olives thus becomes a place of deep spiritual reflection and pivotal events in the life of Jesus.

Cultural and Economic Importance:
In ancient Israel, olives were a crucial part of the diet, providing oil for cooking, lighting, and medicinal purposes. Olive oil was also used in religious rituals, as seen in Exodus 30:24-25, where it is a key ingredient in the sacred anointing oil.

The economic value of olives is evident in the numerous references to olive groves and presses throughout the Bible. In 2 Kings 18:32, the Assyrian king promises the Israelites a land of "olive oil and honey," indicating the prosperity associated with olive cultivation.

Conclusion:
While the entry does not include a conclusion, it is evident that olives are deeply woven into the fabric of biblical history, culture, and spirituality. Their presence in Scripture serves as a reminder of God's provision, the richness of His creation, and the spiritual truths conveyed through the imagery of olives and olive oil.Olves, Mount of

So called from the olive trees with which its sides are clothed, is a mountain ridge on the east of Jerusalem (1 Kings 11:7; Ezek. 11:23; Zechariah 14:4), from which it is separated by the valley of Kidron. It is first mentioned in connection with David's flight from Jerusalem through the rebellion of Absalom (2 Samuel 15:30), and is only once again mentioned in the Old Testament, in Zechariah 14:4. It is, however, frequently alluded to (1 Kings 11:7; 2 Kings 23:13; Nehemiah 8:15; Ezek. 11:23).

It is frequently mentioned in the New Testament (Matthew 21:1; 26:30, etc.). It now bears the name of Jebel et-Tur, i.e., "Mount of the Summit;" also sometimes called Jebel ez-Zeitun, i.e., "Mount of Olives." It is about 200 feet above the level of the city. The road from Jerusalem to Bethany runs as of old over this mount. It was on this mount that Jesus stood when he wept over Jerusalem. "No name in Scripture," says Dr. Porter, "calls up associations at once so sacred and so pleasing as that of Olivet. The `mount' is so intimately connected with the private, the devotional life of the Saviour, that we read of it and look at it with feelings of deepest interest and affection. Here he often sat with his disciples, telling them of wondrous events yet to come, of the destruction of the Holy City; of the sufferings, the persecution, and the final triumph of his followers (Matthew 24). Here he gave them the beautiful parables of the ten virgins and the five talents (25); here he was wont to retire on each evening for meditation, and prayer, and rest of body, when weary and harassed by the labours and trials of the day (Luke 21:37); and here he came on the night of his betrayal to utter that wonderful prayer, `O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt' (Matthew 26:39). And when the cup of God's wrath had been drunk, and death and the grave conquered, he led his disciples out again over Olivet as far as to Bethany, and after a parting blessing ascended to heaven (Luke 24:50, 51; Acts 1:12)."

This mount, or rather mountain range, has four summits or peaks: (1) the "Galilee" peak, so called from a tradition that the angels stood here when they spoke to the disciples (Acts 1:11); (2) the "Mount of Ascension," the supposed site of that event, which was, however, somewhere probably nearer Bethany (Luke 24:51, 52); (3) the "Prophets," from the catacombs on its side, called "the prophets' tombs;" and (4) the "Mount of Corruption," so called because of the "high places" erected there by Solomon for the idolatrous worship of his foreign wives (1 Kings 11:7; 2 Kings 23:13; Vulg., "Mount of Offence").

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