Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Word of the Day - 11/19/2008

Execration

An execration is a thing held in abomination.

The prophet Daniel predicted an execration which he called an "abomination of desolation" three times, all within the context of apocalyptic visions. (Daniel 9:27, 11:31, 12:11)

"Forces from him will arise, desecrate the sanctuary fortress, and do away with the regular sacrifice And they will set up the abomination of desolation." (Daniel 11:31, NASB)

In the "Olivet Discourse", Jesus adopts Daniel's terminology. (Matthew 24:15; Mark 13:14)

Note: This digital image, "The Abomination That Makes Desolate- The Profane Image" based on Daniel 11:31 was created by Ted Larson.

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