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desolation

Meaning of “desolation”

Devastation or ruin; the state or result of being laid waste, emptied, or left without inhabitants.

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46 occurrences46 verses19 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Leviticus 26:31

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Luke 11:17
But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.
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1611 witness · Luke 11:17 · retained source text

But he knowing their thoughts, said vnto them, Euery kingdome diuided against it selfe, is brought to desolation: and a house diuided against a house, falleth.

Luke 21:20
And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
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And when yee shall see Hierusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

1611 marginal noteMatth. 24.15.

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