"an olive garden; in NT the mount Olivet, Lk. 19:29; 21:37; Acts 1:12*"
Definition and meaning
an olive garden; in NT the mount Olivet, Lk. 19:29; 21:37; Acts 1:12*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐλαιών
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of elaion (G1638) across the King James Bible.
Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.
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Common questions
Strong's G1638 (elaion) is a Greek word that means: an olive garden; in NT the mount Olivet, Lk. 19:29; 21:37; Acts 1:12* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word elaion (G1638) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1638 is elaion, a Greek word defined as: an olive garden; in NT the mount Olivet, Lk. 19:29; 21:37; Acts 1:12*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
elaion is a Greek word found in the New Testament.