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The meaning of Γεθσημανῆ

Understanding Gethsēmanē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of Chaldee origin (compare גַּת and שֶׁמֶן) Gethsemane. - oil-press - Gethsemane, a garden near Jerusalem

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Γεθσημανῆ

Phoneticgheth-say-man-ay'
TransliterationGethsēmanē
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Chaldee origin (compare גַּת and שֶׁמֶן) Gethsemane. - oil-press - Gethsemane, a garden near Jerusalem

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 26:36

Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

Word: Γεθσημανῆ (Gethsēmanē)
Mark 14:32

And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

Word: Γεθσημανῆ (Gethsēmanē)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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