Matthew 24:15

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So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),

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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:)

Literal

Therefore, when you shall see the ‘abomination of the desolation,’ having been spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (the one reading, let him understand),

Latin

Cum ergo videritis abominationem desolationis, quæ dicta est a Daniele propheta, stantem in loco sancto, qui legit, intelligat:

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So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),

Notes

Matthew 24:15

described by the prophet Daniel: He spoke about the desecration (or desolation) of the temple (see Daniel 8:13; 9:27; 11:31; 12:11). It would be made unclean and ruined.
the abomination of desolation could be:
1. A false priest taking over the priesthood (see Josephus, War 4.3.6–10).
2. Unlawful images of God or humans, or certain people who cannot be in the temple. These people would include Antiochus Epiphanes, Caligula, Vespasian, or Titus (see Josephus, War 4.4.1–4.7.1).
3. The antichrist being present in the temple (compare 1 Maccabees 1:54–64; 2 Maccabees 8:17). The term "antichrist" refers to a person or teaching that opposes Jesus Christ and his work.

let the reader understand: This hidden message shows a special connection between the writer and reader, based on a shared belief that these events fulfill the prophecies of Daniel 9, 11, and 12.

Matthew 24:1–31

Some think chapter 24 is about the return of Jesus at the end of time. Others think it as a prediction of events in AD 70, when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple. Some think it refers to both events. See also study notes on Mark 13.

Theme notes and profiles

Daniel Curses and Blessings False Prophets The Day Is Coming The Seventy Sets of Seven The Sovereignty of God

Events

Related verses

Daniel 9:27
And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him.”
Daniel 12:11
And from the time the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination of desolation set up, there will be 1,290 days.
Mark 13:14
So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
Luke 21:20
But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.
Daniel 11:31
His forces will rise up and desecrate the temple fortress. They will abolish the daily sacrifice and set up the abomination of desolation.
Daniel 9:23
At the beginning of your petitions, an answer went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly precious. So consider the message and understand the vision:
Revelation 1:3
Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near.
Luke 19:43
For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side.
Hebrews 2:1
We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.
Daniel 9:25
Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress.
Daniel 10:12–14
“Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.
Acts 6:13
…where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.

Parallels

Mark 13:14–23 Luke 21:20–24

People

Daniel: Prophet in Babylon, known for wisdom and visions

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Daniel Book of Revelation Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Parousia Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Sign Son of Man Tribulation

Topics

Church: Holy Place Daniel: A Jewish Captive, Also Called Belteshazzar: Prophecies of Jerusalem: Destruction of, Foretold by Jesus Jerusalem: Prophecies Respecting: Signs Preceding Its Destruction Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Foretold Things to Come Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Prophets: Daniel Rebuilding Rebuilding the Temple The Eagle was the Standard of the Roman Armies the Prophet Christ: Foretold Things to Come The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding the Second Temple: Desecrated by the Romans Third Temple

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