Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gethsemane
Noun
/ɡɛθˈsɛməni/
Definition
A garden located at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, where Jesus is said to have prayed before his crucifixion.
Examples
- In Gethsemane, Jesus faced anguish and deep sorrow before his crucifixion.
- The peacefulness of Gethsemane contrasts sharply with the turmoil of the events that followed.
Meaning
The place where significant moments of prayer and distress took place, specifically in a biblical context.
Synonyms
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Mount of Olives
