19 Bible Verses about Mountains

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Revelation 6:12-14

And I saw when he opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the full moon became like blood; and the stars of the heaven fell upon the earth, as a fig-tree casting her unripe figs, when shaken by a mighty wind; and the heaven rolled away as a book is rolled up; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.

Revelation 16:19-20

And the great city was divided into three parts, and cities of the Gentiles fell. And great Babylon came into remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the wrath of his indignation. And every island fled, and the mountains were not found.

2 Peter 1:16-18

For not having followed cunningly devised fables, have we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but having been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For having received from God the Father the honor and glory of such a voice having been borne to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. We, being with him in the holy mount, heard this voice borne from heaven.

Matthew 4:8-9

Again the devil takes Him into an exceedingly high mountain, and shows Him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of the same, and said to Him; All these things will I give unto thee,

Luke 4:5-7

And the devil leading Him up, he showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said to Him, I will give all the authority and glories of these to thee: because it has been given unto me: and I give it to whom I may wish; then if thou mayest worship before me all shall belong to thee.

Matthew 5:1-2

And seeing the multitudes, He went up into the mountain; and having sat down, His disciples came to Him. And having opened His mouth He taught them, saying;

Matthew 17:1-8

And after six days Jesus takes Peter, and James, and John his brother, and carries them up into an exceedingly high mountain privately. And was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as the light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared unto them, talking with Him.read more.
And Peter responding, said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: it you will, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah. He still speaking, behold, a white cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am delighted; hear ye Him. And the disciples, hearing, fell on their face, and feared exceedingly. And Jesus came to them and touching them said, Arise, and fear not. And lifting up their eyes, they saw no one, except Jesus only.

Mark 9:2-8

After six days Jesus takes Peter, and John, and James, and carries them up into an exceedingly high mountain privately alone; and was transfigured before them: and His raiment became resplendent, exceedingly white like snow; as no fuller on earth is able to whiten. And Elijah was seen by them with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.read more.
And Peter responding says to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: for he did not know what he might say; for they were afraid. And there was a cloud overshadowing them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear ye Him. And immediately looking around, they saw no one, but Jesus only with them.

Luke 9:28-36

And it came to pass after these discourses, about eight days, and taking Peter and John and James, He went up into the mountain to pray. And it came to pass while He was praying, the appearance of His countenance was changed, and His raiment shining white. And behold two men were talking with Him, who were Moses and Elijah:read more.
who being seen in glory, was speaking of His departure which He was about to perfect in Jerusalem. And Peter and those who were along with Him, were burdened with sleep. And having watched through the night, they saw His glory and the two men who were standing with him. It came to pass when they departed from Him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what he says. And he speaking these things there was a cloud, and it overshadowed them; and they were afraid while they were entering into the cloud. And there was a voice from the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear ye Him. And while the voice is heard, Jesus is found alone. And they were silent, and they told no one during those days any of those things which they had seen

Matthew 24:3

And He sitting upon the Mount of Olives; the disciples came to Him privately, saying, Tell us, when these things shall be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming and the end of the age?

Mark 13:3-4

And He sitting upon the Mount of Olives in front of the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked Him privately, Tell us, when these things shall be? and what shall be the sign when all these things may be about to have an end?

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

Acts 7:38

And this is the one being in the church in the wilderness with the angel speaking to him in Mount Sinai, and with our fathers: who received the living oracles to give unto us;

Mountains » Names of » Carmel, on the seacoast of palestine

Mountains » Names of » Pisgah, in moab, from whence moses viewed the promised land

More verses: Deuteronomy 3:27

Mountains » Names of » Ephraim, in central palestine

More verses: Joshua 17:15 Judges 18:13

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

Revelation 14:1

And I saw, and behold, the Lamb standing on the mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty-four thousand, having his name, and the name of his Father written on their foreheads.

More verses: Psalm 87:2

Mountains » Names of » Tabor

More verses: Psalm 89:12

Mountains » Names of » Olives, or olivet

Acts 1:12

Then they returned into Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, being a journey of a Sabbath day.

Matthew 21:1

When they drew near to Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent away two disciples,

Matthew 24:3

And He sitting upon the Mount of Olives; the disciples came to Him privately, saying, Tell us, when these things shall be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming and the end of the age?

Matthew 26:30

Having sung a hymn, they went out into the Mount of Olives.

Luke 21:37

And He was teaching in the temple during the days; and during the nights going out, He was lodging in the mountain called 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

Matthew 24:16

then let those who are in Judea fly to the mountains:

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

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

Luke 21:37

And He was teaching in the temple during the days; and during the nights going out, He was lodging in the mountain called 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

Revelation 8:8

And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part 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

Acts 1:12

Then they returned into Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, being a journey of a Sabbath day.

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

Mark 9:2

After six days Jesus takes Peter, and John, and James, and carries them up into an exceedingly high mountain privately alone; and was transfigured before them:

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 23:30

Then they will begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Hide us.

Mountains Removed

Luke 3:5

Every valley shall be filled up and every mountain and hill shall be cut down; and the crooked places shall be straight and the rough ways smooth.

Seven Mountains

Revelation 17:9-10

Here is a mind having wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, where the woman sits upon them,

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