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ἐρήμωσις G2050
G2050 is the Greek word ἐρήμωσις, transliterated erḗmōsis. The King James Version most often renders it desolation.
What it means
despoliation.
Where it comes from
from G2049 (ἐρημόω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: desolation.
Verses using ἐρήμωσις
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 24:15 · KJV
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:)
Mark 13:14 · KJV
But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:
Luke 21:20 · KJV
And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2050 mean?
G2050 is the Greek word ἐρήμωσις (erḗmōsis), meaning despoliation.
How is G2050 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it desolation (3 times).
How many times does G2050 appear in the Bible?
ἐρήμωσις (erḗmōsis) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2050 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2049 (ἐρημόω).
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