Word Research
Word Study: "Mountain" (Literal & Prophetic Use in Scripture)
“Mountain” is one of the most symbolically rich words in Scripture, representing kingdoms, divine authority, judgment, and the presence of God. Since Daniel 2:35 speaks of a mountain destroying the Babylonian system, we will explore its literal, prophetic, and end-time significance using our word research template.
The Literal Use of "Mountain"
📖 Examples of Literal Mountains in Scripture:
- Genesis 8:4 – “And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat.”
- Exodus 19:3 – “And Moses went up unto God, and the LORD called unto him out of the mountain.”
- Psalm 125:2 – “As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people.”
- Matthew 5:1 – “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him.”
💡 Key Insights:
🔹 Mountains are places of divine encounter – Moses met God on Mount Sinai, and Jesus gave His teachings on a mountain (Sermon on the Mount).
🔹 Mountains symbolize protection and stability – “As the mountains are round about Jerusalem…” (Psalm 125:2).
🔹 Jesus often withdrew to mountains for prayer – They were places of spiritual connection (Mark 6:46).
🔥 Mountains in a literal sense often mark sacred encounters with God.
The Prophetic & Symbolic Use of "Mountain"
In prophecy, “mountain” is often a symbol for kingdoms, power, and divine authority.
📖 Key Prophetic References:
Daniel 2:35 – “And the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.”
🔹 This mountain represents God’s eternal kingdom that will replace all earthly empires.
Isaiah 2:2 – “And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains.”
🔹 God’s kingdom will be exalted above all others in the last days.
Jeremiah 51:25 – “Behold, I am against thee, O destroying mountain, saith the LORD, which destroyest all the earth: and I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and roll thee down from the rocks, and will make thee a burnt mountain.”
🔹 Babylon is called a “destroying mountain” that will be judged and brought to ruin.
Revelation 8:8 – “And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea.”
🔹 A collapsing world power, representing Babylon’s final fall.
🔥 Mountains in prophecy represent kingdoms, both divine and earthly, and are often used to describe the rise and fall of nations.
Mountains as Kingdoms: The Battle Between God’s Kingdom & the Beast System
📖 Daniel 2:44 – “And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed.”
📖 Revelation 17:9-10 – “The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. And there are seven kings.”
💡 Key Insights:
✔ The stone in Daniel 2:35 grows into a mountain—God’s eternal kingdom.
✔ The Beast in Revelation 17 sits on seven mountains—representing earthly power centers.
✔ This is a prophetic contrast between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of the Antichrist.
🔥 Mountains symbolize power structures—either God’s eternal reign or temporary earthly empires.
The End-Time Connection: The Final Mountain vs. Babylon
📖 Micah 4:1 – “But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains.”
📖 Revelation 21:10 – “And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God.”
💡 Key Insights:
✔ Babylon (Revelation 17) is a false mountain (a counterfeit kingdom).
✔ New Jerusalem (Revelation 21) is the final mountain—the true dwelling of God’s people.
✔ Daniel’s prophecy (Daniel 2:35) will be fulfilled—the final kingdom will crush all others.
🔥 God’s mountain will remain forever, while all earthly mountains (kingdoms) will fall.
Application: What Does This Mean for Us?
📖 Psalm 121:1-2 – “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD.”
📖 Matthew 17:20 – “If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove.”
💡 Lessons from Mountains in Scripture:
✔ God’s kingdom is unshakable—every human power will fall.
✔ Faith can move mountains—our prayers and faith can change impossible situations.
✔ The final battle is between the false mountain (Babylon) and the true mountain (New Jerusalem).
🔥 Every person will be part of one of these mountains—the false kingdom of the world, or the eternal kingdom of Christ.
Final Thought: The Mountain That Will Never Fall
📖 Daniel 2:44-45 – “And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed.”
📖 Hebrews 12:28 – “Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace.”
🔥 The mountain of God’s kingdom will stand forever. Every empire, every nation, and every false system will crumble.
🚀 The question is—will we be part of the eternal mountain, or will we stand on sinking sand? The time to choose is now.
Mountain In English
Mountain
Mountain In Hebrew
הַר (Har)
Mountain In Greek
ὄρος (Oros)
Word Count
The term “mountain” appears 137 times in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, while its plural form, “mountains,” is found 177 times. This brings the combined total to 314 occurrences. The first mention of “mountain” is in Genesis 12:8, and the last is in Revelation 21:10.