Luke 21:22

22 This is Vengeance Day - everything written about it will come to a head.

Luke 21:22 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 21:22

For these be the days of vengeance
Of God's vengeance on the Jewish nation, for their rejection and crucifixion of the Messiah;

that all things which are written may be fulfilled;
as in Moses and the prophets; see ( Deuteronomy 28:20-68 ) ( Deuteronomy 32:22-26 ) ( Isaiah 6:10 Isaiah 6:11 Isaiah 6:12 ) ( Daniel 9:26 Daniel 9:27 )

Luke 21:22 In-Context

20 "When you see soldiers camped all around Jerusalem, then you'll know that she is about to be devastated.
21 If you're living in Judea at the time, run for the hills. If you're in the city, get out quickly. If you're out in the fields, don't go home to get your coat.
22 This is Vengeance Day - everything written about it will come to a head.
23 Pregnant and nursing mothers will have it especially hard. Incredible misery! Torrential rage!
24 People dropping like flies; people dragged off to prisons; Jerusalem under the boot of barbarians until the nations finish what was given them to do.
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