Basic Meaning
Desolation refers to a state of emptiness, devastation, ruin, or abandonment.
The word is commonly used to describe places that have become deserted or destroyed.
Biblical Usage
The word desolation appears throughout Scripture in historical passages, prophecy, and the teachings of Jesus.
References to desolation occur in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Related Topics
- Abomination
- Sanctuary
- Judgment