19 Bible Verses about Mountains
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And I saw the Lamb break the sixth seal, and then there was a great earthquake. The sun became black, like sackcloth, and the moon, which was at its full, like blood. 'The stars of the heavens fell' to the earth, as when a fig-tree, shaken by a strong wind, drops its unripe fruit. The heavens disappeared like a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place.
and the great City was torn in three, and the cities of the nation fell, and God remembered Babylon the Great, and gave her the maddening wine-cup of his Wrath; and every island vanished, and the mountains disappeared.
For we were not following cleverly devised stories when we told you of the Coming in power of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eye-witnesses of his majesty. For he received honour and glory from God the Father, when from the Glory of the Divine Majesty there were borne to his ears words such as these-- 'This is my Son, my Beloved, in whom I delight.' These were the words that we heard, borne to our ears from Heaven, when we were with him on that Sacred Mountain.
The third time, the Devil took Jesus to a very high mountain, and, showing him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor, said to him: "All these I will give you, if you will fall at my feet and do homage to me."
And the Devil led Jesus up, and showing him in a single moment all the kingdoms of the earth, said to him: "I will give you all this power, and the splendor of them; for it has been given into my hands and I give it to whom I wish. If you, therefore, will do homage before me, it shall all be yours."
On seeing the crowds of People, Jesus went up the hill; and, when he had taken his seat, his disciples came up to him; And he began to teach them as follows:
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter, and the brothers James and John, and led them up a high mountain alone. There his appearance was transformed before their eyes; his face shown like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. And all at once Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus.read more.
"Master," exclaimed Peter, interposing, "it is good to be here; if you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and there was a voice from the cloud that said-- "This is my Son, the Beloved, in whom I delight; him you must hear." The disciples, on hearing this, fell on their faces, greatly afraid. But Jesus came and touched them, saying as he did so: "Rise up, and do not be afraid." When they raised their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus himself alone.
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain alone by themselves. There his appearance was transformed before their eyes, And his clothes became of a more dazzling white than any bleacher in the world could make them. And Elijah appeared to them, in company with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.read more.
"Rabbi," said Peter, interposing, "it is good to be here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." For he did not know what to say, because they were much afraid. Then a cloud came down and enveloped them; and from the cloud there came a voice--"This is my Son, the Beloved; him you must hear." And suddenly, on looking round, they saw that there was now no one with them but Jesus alone.
About eight days after speaking these words, Jesus went up the mountain to pray, taking with him Peter, John, and James. As he was praying, the aspect of his face was changed, and his clothing became of a glittering whiteness. And all at once two men were talking with Jesus; they were Moses and Elijah,read more.
Who appeared in a glorified state, and spoke of his departure, which was destined to take place at Jerusalem. Peter and his companions had been overpowered by sleep but, suddenly becoming wide awake, they saw Jesus glorified and the two men who were standing beside him. And, as Moses and Elijah were passing away from Jesus, Peter exclaimed: "Sir, it is good to be here; let us make three tents, one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He did not know what he was saying; And, while he was speaking, a cloud came down and enveloped them; and they were afraid, as they passed into the cloud; And from the cloud came a voice which said--"This is my Son, the Chosen One; him you must hear." And, as the voice ceased, Jesus was found alone. The Apostles kept silence, and told no one about any of the things that they had seen.
So, while Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came up to him privately and said: "Tell us when this will be, and what will be the sign of your Coming, and of the close of the age."
When Jesus had sat down on the Mount of Olives, facing the Temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew questioned him privately: "Tell us when this will be, and what will be the sign when all this is drawing to its close."
From Thematic Bible
Aphekah » A city » Mountains » Judah
Beasts » Found in » Mountains
Bether » Mountains
Birds » Inhabit » Mountains
Dannah » A city » Mountains » Judah
Gedor » A city » Mountains » Judah
Lions » Inhabits » Mountains
Mountains » Names of » Horeb, sinai or mount of God
Mountains » Names of » Sinai, upon which moses received the decalogue
He, too, it was who was present at the assembly in the Desert, with the angel who talked to him on Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors, and who received living truths to impart to you.
Mountains » Names of » Carmel, on the seacoast of palestine
Mountains » Names of » Pisgah, in moab, from whence moses viewed the promised land
Mountains » Names of » Ephraim, in central palestine
Mountains » Names of » Moriah, in jerusalem, where the temple was built and where it is supposed abraham offered up isaac
Mountains » Names of » Zion, or sion
No, but it is to Mount Zion that you have drawn near, the City of the Living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to countless hosts of angels,
And then all Israel shall be saved. As Scripture says--'From Zion will come the Deliverer; he will banish ungodliness from Jacob.
Then, in my vision, I saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion. With him were a hundred and forty-four thousand men, with his name and the name of his Father written on their foreheads.
Mountains » Names of » Tabor
Mountains » Names of » Olives, or olivet
Then the Apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called Olivet, which is about three quarters of a mile from the city.
When they had almost reached Jerusalem, having come as far as Bethphage, on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent on two disciples.
So, while Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came up to him privately and said: "Tell us when this will be, and what will be the sign of your Coming, and of the close of the age."
During the days, Jesus continued to teach in the Temple Courts, but he went out and spent the nights on the hill called the 'Mount of Olives.'
Mountains » Afforded pasturage
Mountains » Names of » Gerizim, in samaria
Mountains » Names of » Ebal, in samaria
Mountains » Names of » Gilead
Mountains » Names of » Seir
Mountains » Names of » Gilboa, on which saul died
Mountains » Names of » Lebanon
Mountains » Names of » Hermon
Mountains » Afford refuge in time of danger
men of whom the world was not worthy--roaming in lonely places, and on the mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.
Mountains » Abounded with » Forests
Mountains » God » Causes, to melt
Mountains » Names of » Abarim, east of jordan
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Gilboa
Mountains » Names of » Hor, aaron's burial place
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Carmel
Mountains » Illustrative » Of difficulties
"Because you have so little faith," he answered; "for, I tell you, if your faith were only like a mustard-seed, you could say to this mountain 'Move from this place to that!' and it would be moved; and nothing would be impossible to you."
Mountains » Abounded with » Spices
Mountains » Scenes of great events » Ebal and gerizim, were read the blessings and curses
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Olives or mount of corruption
During the days, Jesus continued to teach in the Temple Courts, but he went out and spent the nights on the hill called the 'Mount of Olives.'
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Sinai
Mountains » Illustrative » Of the church of God
Mountains » Abounded with » Deer
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Tabor
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Ebal
Mountains » Often selected as places for idolatrous worship
Mountains » Names of » Nebo
Mountains » Abounded with » Wild beasts
Mountains » Abounded with » Vineyards
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Pisgah, (part of abarim)
Mountains » Are the sources of springs and rivers
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Nebo, (part of abarim)
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Moriah
Mountains » Illustrative » (burning,) of destructive enemies
Then the second angel blew; and what appeared to be a great mountain, burning, was hurled into the sea. A third of the sea became blood,
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Gerizim
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Hor
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Gilead
Mountains » Names of » Ararat, in armenia
Mountains » Scenes of great events » Sinai, the law was given
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Seir
Mountains » Illustrative » (breaking forth into singing,) of exceeding joy
Mountains » Abounded with » Stone for building
Mountains » Sometimes selected as places for divine worship
Mountains » Often inhabited
Mountains » Illustrative » (made waste,) of desolation
Mountains » God » Causes, to smoke
Mountains » Beacons or ensigns often raised upon
Mountains » Many exceeding high
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Ephraim
Mountains » Illustrative » Of persons in authority
Mountains » God » Causes, to tremble
Mountains » God » Causes, to skip
Mountains » Collect the vapors which ascend from the earth
Mountains » Abounded with » Precious things
Mountains » Called » The ancient mountains
Mountains » God » Sets the foundations of, on fire
Mountains » God » Overturns
Mountains » Canaan abounded in
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Abarim
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Lebanon
Mountains » Abounded with » Minerals
Mountains » The elevated parts of the earth
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Hachilah
Mountains » Abounded with » Game
Mountains » Abounded with » Herbs
Mountains » Scenes of great events » Carmel, occurred elijah's sacrifice
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Beth-el
Mountains » Names of » Beth-el
Mountains » Called » Everlasting hills
Mountains » Volcanic fires of, alluded to
Mountains » Scenes of great events » Horeb, moses saw the burning bush
Mountains » Scenes of great events » Moriah, abraham sacrificed isaac
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Hermon
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Amalek
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Sion
Mountains » Illustrative » (threshing of,) of heavy judgments
Mountains » Called » The everlasting mountains
Mountains » Called » Perpetual hills
Mountains » Called » God's mountains
Mountains » God » Waters, from his chambers
Mountains » God » Weighs, in a balance
Mountains » God » Makes waste
Mountains » God » Scatters
Mountains » Scenes of great events » On ararat, the ark rested
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Ararat
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Bashan
Mountains » Illustrative » Of proud and haughty persons
Mountains » Names of » Bashan
Mountains » God » Parches, with draught
Mountains » Proclamations often made from
Mountains » A defence to a country
Mountains » Made to glorify God
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Horeb
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Moreh
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Mizar
Mountains » Illustrative » Of God's righteousness
Mountains » Names of » Mizar
Mountains » God » Gives strength to
Mountains » God » Set fast
Mountains » Scenes of great events » Olivet, occurred Christ's ascension
Then the Apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called Olivet, which is about three quarters of a mile from the city.
Mountains » Illustrative » (dropping new wine,) of abundance
Mountains » Called » Pillars of heaven
Mountains » God » Formed
Mountains » Scenes of great events » Hermon or tabor, Christ was transfigured
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain alone by themselves. There his appearance was transformed before their eyes,
Mountains » God » Removes
Paran » Mountains
Shamir » A city » Mountains » Judah
Socoh » A city » Mountains » Judah
Timnah » A city » Mountains » Judah
Topics on Mountains
Escaping To Mountains
Luke 23:30At that time people will begin to say to the mountains 'Fall on us,' and to the hills 'Cover us.'
Faith Moving Mountains
Matthew 17:20"Because you have so little faith," he answered; "for, I tell you, if your faith were only like a mustard-seed, you could say to this mountain 'Move from this place to that!' and it would be moved; and nothing would be impossible to you."
Mountains Removed
Luke 3:5Every chasm shall be filled, Every mountain and hill shall be leveled, The winding ways shall be straightened, The rough roads made smooth,
Seven Mountains
Revelation 17:9-10(Here there is need for the discerning mind.) The seven heads are seven mountains upon which the woman is seated.
