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1 | Meaning of the name "Gethsemane". | Bible general Archive 1 | DeanO | 48552 | ||
I'm looking for information on the meaning of "Gethsemane" as in The Garden of Gethsemane found in John 20:15. I would like to know the history of the garden and the meaning of the name. | ||||||
2 | Meaning of the name "Gethsemane". | Bible general Archive 1 | MrsBinGA | 48553 | ||
Gethsemane is of Aramaic origin and means "oil-press". In Matt. 26:36 it was called a "place" or farm (Greek word "choorion") to which probably the "garden" was attached. It was the favorite resort of our Lord with His disciples (John 18:2), the shade of its trees affording shelter from the heat and the privacy so congenial to Him. Gethsemane was situated on the Mount of Olives just east of Jerusalem, across the Kidron Valley and opposite the Temple (Mark 13:3; John 18:1). From its name scholars conclude that the garden was situated in an olive grove that contained an olive press. Attempts to locate the exact site of the garden have been unsuccessful. Many Christians have agreed on one site-the place which Constantine's mother Helena designated about A.D. 325. But at least two other sites are also defended by tradition and have their supporters. The gospel accounts do not provide enough details to show the exact site of the garden. (Taken from Fausset's Bible Dictionary and Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary) Hope this helps. |
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3 | Meaning of the name "Gethsemane". | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 48556 | ||
MrsBinGA: I've been reading and admiring the dozen or so of good and sensible biblical answers with which you have graced the forum thus far. What this forum needs is more good and sensible biblical answers to balance out and (dare we hope?) drown out the garden variety of idly speculative, extra-biblical and un-biblical fare that one sees displayed with dismaying frequency on these pages. Keep up your good work that speaks to your obvious dedication to the objective presentation of the truth of God's word. Your words are a breath of fresh air to a forum that can certainly use some fresh air! --Hank | ||||||
4 | Meaning of the name "Gethsemane". | Bible general Archive 1 | MrsBinGA | 48633 | ||
Hank, Thank you very much for your kind words. You have no idea how they encouraged me. |
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