Abomination of desolation

thumb|A 14th-century Christian work depicting Antiochus IV praying to a horned idol at the Temple. The Book of Daniel describes an "abomination of desolation" being given authority over the Temple, as well as the daily offering and sacrifice ceasing. "Abomination of desolation"(in Hebrew: שִׁקּוּץ מְשֹׁמֵם, Šiqquṣ məšomēm; in Greek: τὸ βδέλυγμα τῆς ἐρημώσεως, to bdelygma tēs erēmōseōs; in Latin: abominatio desolationis) is a phrase from Daniel's final vision in the Hebrew Bible. Quotes about Old Testament Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said unto that certain saint which spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice, and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot? Book of Daniel 8:13 KJV. 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, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. Book of Daniel 9:27 KJV. And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate. Book of Daniel 11:31 KJV. And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days. Book of Daniel 12:11 KJV. ...so that the altar was covered with abominable offerings that were prohibited by the law. 2 Maccabees 6:5 NCB. New Testament 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 Judaea flee to the mountains: [...] Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done. Gospel of Mark 13:14;30 KJV. Therefore, when you see the abomination of desolation, about which the prophet Daniel spoke, standing in the Holy Place (let the reader understand), then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains,... Gospel of Matthew 24:15-16 NCB. When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you may be certain that her desolation is near. Then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains, and those who are within the city must escape from its boundaries, and those who are in country areas must not return. Gospel of Luke 21:20-21 NCB. See also Prophecy Prophecy of Seventy Weeks External links Category:Book of Daniel