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A Clear Warning Sign
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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:15
18th Century
Theologian
The abomination of desolation. This is a Hebrew expression, meaning an abominable or hateful destroyer. The Gentiles were all held in abom…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 24:15
The abomination of desolation (το βδελυγμα της ερεμωσεως). An allusion to Da 9:27; 11:31; 12:11. Antiochus Epiphanes erected an al…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:15–18
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:15
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 …
John Calvin
On Matthew 24:15
16th Century
Theologian
When you shall see the abomination of desolation. Because the destruction of the temple and city of Jerusalem, along with the overthrow of…
John Gill
On Matthew 24:15
17th Century
Pastor
When you therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, &c.] From signs, Christ proceeds to the immediate cause of th…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 24:4–28
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 24:15–22
13th Century
Philosopher
Having already related the destruction, in this part He relates that the consummation will come, and He gives a sort of introduction.
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