Matthew 26 · Verse 30

Matthew 26:30

And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
Matthew 26:30, King James Version

Matthew 26:30 in other translations

BSBAnd when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
WEBWhen they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
ASVAnd when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
YLTAnd having sung a hymn, they went forth to the mount of the Olives;
DARBYAnd having sung a hymn, they went out to the mount of Olives.
BBEAnd after a song of praise to God, they went out to the Mountain of Olives.
WebsterAnd when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the mount of Olives.

What does Matthew 26:30 mean?

Barnes' Notes
Verse 30. And when they had sung an hymn. The passover was observed by the Jews by singing, or chanting, the 113th, 114th, 115th, 116th, 117th, and 118th psalms. These they divided into two parts. The 118th and 114th psalms they sung during the observance of the passover, and the others at the close. There can be no doubt that our Saviour, and the apostles also, used the same psalms in their observance of the passover. The word rendered sung a hymn, is a particle, literally meaning hymning, not confined to a single hymn, but admitting many.

Mount of Olives. Mt 21:1.

(1) "hymn" or, "Psalm"

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 30 And when they had sung a hymn - Υμνησαντες means, probably, no more than a kind of recitative reading or chanting. As to the hymn itself, we know, from the universal consent of Jewish antiquity, that it was composed of Psa 113:1-9, Psa 114:1-8, 115, 116, Psa 117:1-2, and 118, termed by the Jews הלל halel, from הללו־יה halelu-yah, the first word in Psa 113:1-9. These six Psalms were always sung at every paschal solemnity. They sung this great hillel on account of the five great benefits referred to in it; viz. 1. The Exodus from Egypt, Psa 114:1. When Israel went out of Egypt, etc. 2. The miraculous division of the Red Sea, Psa 114:3. The sea saw it and fled. 3. The promulgation of the law, Psa 114:4. The mountains skipped like lambs. 4. The resurrection of the dead, Psa 116:9. I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living. 5. The passion of the Messiah, Psa 115:1. Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, etc. See Schoettgen, Hor. Hebr. p. 231, and my Discourse on the nature and design of the Eucharist, 8vo. Lond. 1808.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 26:26-30

This ordinance of the Lord's supper is to us the passover supper, by which we commemorate a much greater deliverance than that of Israel out of Egypt. Take, eat; accept of Christ as he is offered to you; receive the atonement, approve of it, submit to his grace and his government. Meat looked upon, be the dish ever so well garnished, will not nourish; it must be fed upon: so must the doctrine of Christ. This is my…

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Matthew 26:30 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΚαὶKaiAndG2532
ὑμνήσαντεςhumnēsanteshaving sung a hymnG5214
ἐξῆλθονexēlthonthey went outG1831
εἰςeistoG1519
τὸtotheG3588
ὄροςorosMountG3735
τῶνtōn<the>G3588
ἐλαιῶν.¶elaiōnof Olives.G1638

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Matthew 26:30

  • Ephesians 5:19-20

    Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

  • Luke 22:39

    And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

  • Matthew 21:1

    And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,

  • Mark 14:26-31

    And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I. …

  • Luke 21:37

    And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.

  • Colossians 3:16-17

    Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

  • John 14:31

    But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

  • John 18:1-4

    When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
when.
Ps 81:1-4; Mr 14:26; Eph 5:19,20; Col 3:16,17
hymn. or, psalm. they went.
Lu 21:37; 22:39; Joh 14:31; 18:1-4

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Context

  • Matthew 26:29

    But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

  • Matthew 26:30

    And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

  • Matthew 26:31

    Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

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Matthew 26:30 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y habiendo cantado el himno, salieron al monte de las Olivas.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et ayant chanté une hymne, ils sortirent et s’en allèrent à la montagne des Oliviers.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und als sie ein Loblied gesungen hatten, gingen sie hinaus nach dem Ölberg.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Et hymno dicto, exierunt in montem Oliveti.