Into the mountain

(εις το ορος). From the level of the Jordan valley up into the high hill on the eastern side. Mark (Mark 6:46) and Matthew (Matthew 14:23) mention that after the miracle Jesus went further up into the mountain to pray.Sat

(εκαθητο). Imperfect middle of καθημα, was sitting, a picture of repose.

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Old Testament