Mat 26:36 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 36. A place called Gethsemane ] A garden at the foot of the mount of Olives. The name seems to be formed from gath, a press , and shemen, oil ; probably the place where the produce of the mount of Olives was prepared for use. The garden of the oilpress, or olive-press. Sit ye here ] Or, stay in this place, while I go and pray yonder : and employ ye the time as I shall employ it-in watching unto prayer.

‏ Matthew 26:36

Verse 36. A place called Gethsemane] A garden at the foot of the mount of Olives. The name seems to be formed from gath, a press, and shemen, oil; probably the place where the produce of the mount of Olives was prepared for use. The garden of the oilpress, or olive-press.

Sit ye here] Or, stay in this place, while I go and pray yonder: and employ ye the time as I shall employ it-in watching unto prayer.