# 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](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

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

## Bible References: ##

* [Luke 19:29-31](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/19/29)
* [Luke 19:37-38](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/19/37)
* [Mark 13:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/13/03)
* [Matthew 21:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/21/01)
* [Matthew 24:3-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/24/03)
* [Matthew 26:30-32](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/26/30)