Bible Verses About "What Is the Abomination of Desolation"
The abomination of desolation is a defiling act in the holy place foretold by Daniel and referenced by Jesus as a sign of the end times.
The abomination of desolation is a defiling act in the holy place foretold by Daniel and referenced by Jesus as a sign of the end times.
"And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate." — Daniel 9:27 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Abomination of Desolation?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate."
"When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place... Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains."
"Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God."
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