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The meaning of ἐρήμωσις

Understanding erḗmōsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

desolation. - despoliation

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ἐρήμωσις

Phoneticer-ay'-mo-sis
Transliterationerḗmōsis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

desolation. - despoliation

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 24:15

When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)

Word: ἐρήμωσις (erḗmōsis)
Mark 13:14

But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judea flee to the mountains:

Word: ἐρήμωσις (erḗmōsis)
Luke 21:20

And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

Word: ἐρήμωσις (erḗmōsis)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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