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# 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."
(Translation suggestions: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/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 13:03](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: H2132, G3735, G1636
## Forms Found in the English ULB:
Mount of Olives, Olivet