# Mount of Olives

## Definition:

The Mount of Olives is a mountain or large hill located near the east side of the city of Jerusalem. It is about 787 meters high.

* In the Old Testament, this mountain is sometimes referred to as “the mountain that is east of Jerusalem.”
* The New Testament records several occasions when Jesus and his disciples went to the Mount of Olives to pray and rest.
* Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, which is located on the Mount of Olives.
* This could also be translated as “Olive Hill” or “Olive Tree Mountain.”

(See also: [Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [Gethsemane](../names/gethsemane.md), [olive](../other/olive.md))

## Bible References:

* [Luke 19:29](rc://en/tn/help/luk/19/29)
* [Luke 19:37](rc://en/tn/help/luk/19/37)
* [Mark 13:3](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/13/03)
* [Matthew 21:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/mat/21/01)
* [Matthew 24:3-5](rc://en/tn/help/mat/24/03)
* [Matthew 26:30](rc://en/tn/help/mat/26/30)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H2022, H2132, G37350, G16360