5 occurrences

'Desolation' in the Bible

You will be overcome by drunkenness and sorrow. The cup of your sister Samaria is a cup of horror and desolation.

Verse ConceptsDestructionRelated NationsPeople Appalled

I will turn the land of Egypt into a desolation in the midst of desolate lands; for forty years her cities will lie desolate in the midst of ruined cities. I will scatter Egypt among the nations and disperse them among foreign countries.

Verse ConceptsScattering The Peoples

When I turn the land of Egypt into desolation and the land is destitute of everything that fills it, when I strike all those who live in it, then they will know that I am the Lord.'

Verse ConceptsDestruction Of Countries

I will turn you into a perpetual desolation, and your cities will not be inhabited. Then you will know that I am the Lord.

Verse ConceptsEternal JudgementEmpty CitiesLand Becoming Empty

This is what the sovereign Lord says: While the whole earth rejoices, I will turn you into a desolation.

Verse ConceptsRejoicing Over Justice

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