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κατάβασις
katabasis
G2600
G:N-F Greek

descent

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Katabasis denotes the downward approach along the mountain of olive trees in Luke 19:37.

Its lone attestation identifies the downward approach associated with the mountain of olive trees in Luke 19:37.

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  1. Downward approach on a mountain · dominant

    In Luke 19:37, the dative singular feminine form occurs as he approaches the downward way of the mountain of olive trees; the APB renders the setting as “approaching the descent of the mountain of the olive trees.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 19:37, the APB presents the setting with “the descent of the mountain of the olive trees.” This rendering confirms the verse's setting rather than fixing a more detailed English equivalent.

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