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Matthew 26:30
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus and the disciples conclude the Passover meal, singing a hymn before departing for the Mount of Olives. This occurs immediately after Jesus’ declaration that he will not drink wine until he drinks it anew in the Father’s kingdom.
The words — The participle ὑμνὴσαντες (humnēsantes) literally means “having sung a hymn,” marking the completion of the ritual. The verb ἐξῆλθον (exēlthon) records their movement εἰς τὸ ὄρος τῶν ἐλαιῶν (to the Mount of Olives).
The thread — This exact sequence of hymn-singing and departure to the Mount of Olives appears in Mark 14:26. The location connects to Jesus’ prior approach in Matthew 21:1 and Luke 22:39, while the immediate narrative consequence is Jesus’ prediction of scattering in Matthew 26:31.
Why it lands — The text records a completed ritual followed by immediate movement toward a location of impending conflict. It requires the reader to note the abrupt shift from communal worship to the geographical and narrative ground of the coming trial.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
Cross-references
- Matthew 21:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,
- Mark 14:26 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
- Luke 22:39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.
- Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,
- Luke 21:37 Every day Jesus taught at the temple, but every evening He went out to spend the night on the Mount of Olives.
- John 14:31 But I do exactly what the Father has commanded Me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Get up! Let us go on from here.
- John 18:1 After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden.
- Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
- Psalms 81:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob.