Luke 21:20

And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 21:20

BSB

But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.

AKJV

And when you shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is near.

CPDV

Then, when you will have seen Jerusalem encircled by an army, know then that its desolation has drawn near.

ERV

But when ye see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that her desolation is at hand.

NHEB

"But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near.

SMT

And when ye see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its devastation has drawn near.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 21:20

AndG1161Conjunction whenG3752yeshallseeG1492Verb JerusalemG2419Noun Location compassedG2944Verb withG5259Preposition armiesG4760Noun Neuter thenG5119Adverb knowG1097Verb thatG3754ConjunctionthedesolationG2050Noun Feminine thereofG846isnighG1448Verb

Commentary for Luke 21:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 21:20

Summary

Military siege signals city's imminent desolation

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Jesus indicates destruction's approach

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD