19 Bible Verses about Mountains

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Revelation 6:12-14

And I saw, when He opened the sixth seal, and a great earthquake took place; and the sun became black as sack-cloth of hair, and the whole moon became as blood; and the stars of the heaven fell to the earth, as a fig-tree casts her unripe figs, when shaken by a great wind; And the heaven was removed, as a scroll rolled up; and every mountain and island were removed out of their places.

Revelation 16:19-20

And the great city was divided into three parts; and the cities of the nations fell; and Babylon the great was remembered before God, to give to her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of His wrath. And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found.

2 Peter 1:16-18

For, not as having followed after cunningly-devised stories, did we make known to you the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, but as having been made spectators of His majesty. For He received from God the Father honor and glory, when such a voice was borne to Him from the Excellent Glory, "This is My Son, the Beloved, in Whom I took delight"; and this voice we heard borne from Heaven, when we were with Him in the holy mount.

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 them; and he said to Him, "All these things will I give Thee, if, falling down, Thou wilt worship me."

Luke 4:5-7

And, leading Him up, he showed Him all the kingdoms of the inhabited earth in a moment of time. And the Devil said to Him, "To Thee will I give all this authority, and the glory of them; because to me it has been delivered, and to whomsoever I will I give it. If Thou, therefore, wilt worship before me, it shall all be Thine."

Matthew 5:1-2

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

Matthew 17:1-8

And, after six days, Jesus taketh with Him Peter, and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart; and He was transfigured before them; and His face shone as the sun, and His garments became white as the light. And, behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah talking with Him.read more.
And Peter, answering, said to Jesus," Lord, it is good that we are here. If Thou wilt, I will make here three tents??ne for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah." While he was yet speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. And, behold, a voice out of the cloud, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in Whom I delighted; hear Him." And the disciples, hearing it, fell on their face, and were exceedingly afraid. And Jesus came near, and, touching them, said, "Arise, and be not afraid." And lifting up their eyes, they saw no one, except Jesus only.

Mark 9:2-8

And after six days Jesus taketh with Him Peter, and James, and John, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. And His garments became shining, exceedingly white, such as no fuller on the earth can so whiten. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.read more.
And Peter, answering, says to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here; and let us make three tents; one for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah;" for he knew not what to answer, for they became much afraid. And there came a cloud overshadowing them; and there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, "This is My Son, the Beloved; hear ye Him." And, suddenly looking around, they no longer saw with themselves any one, except Jesus only.

Luke 9:28-36

And it came to pass, about eight days after these words, that, taking Peter, and John, and James, He went up into the mountain to pray. And it came to pass, as He was praying, that the appearance of His countenance was altered, and His raiment became white and dazzling. And, behold, two men were talking with Him, who, indeed, were Moses and Elijah;read more.
who, appearing in glory, were speaking of His departure which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and those with him had become heavy with sleep; but, having watched through it, they saw His glory, and the two men who were standing with Him. And it came to pass, as they were parting from Him, that Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good that we are here; and let us make three tents; one for Thee, one for Moses, and one for Elijah;" not knowing what he was saying. Now, while he was saying these things, there came a cloud, and it was overshadowing them; and they feared, as they entered into the cloud. And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, "This is My Son, the Chosen; hear ye Him." And, when the voice came, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent, and told no one, in those days, any of the things which they had seen.

Matthew 24:3

And, while He was sitting on the mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us when shall these things be, and what is the sign of Thy coming and of the end of the age."

Mark 13:3-4

And, as He was sitting upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked Him privately, "Tell us, when shall these things be? and what is the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?"

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

This is he who was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spake to him on mount Sinai, and with our fathers; who received living oracles to give to 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 to Jerusalem from a mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day's journey.

Matthew 21:1

And, when they drew near to Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, to the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples.

Matthew 24:3

And, while He was sitting on the mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us when shall these things be, and what is the sign of Thy coming and of the end of the age."

Matthew 26:30

And, having sung praises, they went out into the mount of Olives.

Luke 21:37

And He was, during the days, in the temple, teaching; and, during the nights, going forth, He was wont to lodge in the mount which is called 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 in Judaea flee into 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, during the days, in the temple, teaching; and, during the nights, going forth, He was wont to lodge in the mount which is called 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 to Jerusalem from a mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day's journey.

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

And after six days Jesus taketh with Him Peter, and James, and John, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves; and He was transfigured before them.

Mountains » God » Removes

Paran » Mountains

Shamir » A city » Mountains » Judah

Socoh » A city » Mountains » Judah

Timnah » A city » Mountains » Judah

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Escaping To Mountains

Luke 23:30

Then will they begin to say to the mountains, 'Fall on us;' and to the hills, 'Cover us;'

Mountains Removed

Luke 3:5

Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall become straight, and the rough ways smooth;

Seven Mountains

Revelation 17:9-10

Here is the mind that has wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sits.

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