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When, therefore, you see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand),
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Commentators overwhelmingly agree that the “abomination of desolation” was a direct reference to the Roman army besieging Jerusalem in A.D. 70. The “abomination” was the army's idolatrous military standards (eagles, emperor's images), which were detestable to the Jews. Jesus gave his followers a clear, visible sign to watch for, not a vague mystery.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The abomination of desolation. This is a Hebrew expression, meaning an abominable or hateful destroyer. The Gentiles were all held in abom…
The abomination of desolation (το βδελυγμα της ερεμωσεως). An allusion to Da 9:27; 11:31; 12:11. Antiochus Epiphanes erected an al…
19th Century
Anglican
The abomination of desolation — The words, as they stand in Daniel 12:11, seem to refer to the desecration of the sanctuary by the…
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Baptist
This portion of our Savior’s words appears to relate solely to the destruction of Jerusalem. As soon as Christ’s disciples saw the abomination …
Having characterized the entire age during which the Gospel of the kingdom is preached as a time of distress, Jesus goes on to talk about one part …
16th Century
Protestant
When you shall see the abomination of desolation. Because the destruction of the temple and city of Jerusalem, along with the overthrow of…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When you therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, &c.] From signs, Christ proceeds to the immediate cause of th…
The disciples had asked concerning the times, "When should these things be?" Christ gave them no answer to that; but they had also asked, "What sha…
13th Century
Catholic
Having already related the destruction, in this part He relates that the consummation will come, and He gives a sort of introduction.
And:
