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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Then those in Judea must flee to the hills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />then those in Judea, let them flee to the mountains;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains [for refuge].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“then those in Judea must flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />&#8220then those in Judea must flee to the mountains! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />then let them that are in Jud锟絘 flee unto the mountains:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you are living in Judea at that time, run to the mountains. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />then let them that are in Judaea flee unto the mountains:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />those of you in Judea should flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Then those who are in Judea must run away to the hills. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />then those in Judea must flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then let them who are in Judea flee to the mountains:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"then let those who are in Judaea escape to the hills;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />then those in Judea—let them flee to the mountains;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />then those in Judea, let them flee to the mountains;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> then those in Judea -- let them flee to the mounts;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Then let them in Judea flee to the mountain;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then they that are in Judea, let them flee to the mountains: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />then those who are in Judea, let them flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />then those in Judea must flee to the mountains,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />then those in Judea must flee to the mountains;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then let those who are in Judaea, flee to the mountain,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Then those who are in Judea should flee to the mountains.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>then let those who are in Judea fly to the mountains:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />then let such as are in Judea flee into the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />consider it well) let those who are then in Judea, flee into the mountains,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"then let those who are in Judaea escape to the hills;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>then let those in Judaea flee into the mountains;<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>let not him that is at the top of the house come down <Fr><i>into it,</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/24-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7173" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">The Abomination of Desolation</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15</span>So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ described by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">then let</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who are</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2449.htm" title="2449: Ioudaia (N-DFS) -- Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine.">Judea</a> <a href="/greek/5343.htm" title="5343: pheugetōsan (V-PMA-3P) -- To flee, escape, shun. Apparently a primary verb; to run away; by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish.">flee</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3735.htm" title="3735: orē (N-ANP) -- A mountain, hill. Probably from an obsolete oro; a mountain: -hill, mount(-ain).">mountains.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">17</span>Let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve anything from his house.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-21.htm">Luke 21:21</a></span><br />Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Mark 13:14</a></span><br />So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-6.htm">Revelation 12:6</a></span><br />And the woman fled into the wilderness, where God had prepared a place for her to be nourished for 1,260 days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-14.htm">Revelation 12:14</a></span><br />But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle to fly from the presence of the serpent to her place in the wilderness, where she was nourished for a time, and times, and half a time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-38.htm">Hebrews 11:38</a></span><br />The world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and hid in caves and holes in the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Acts 8:1</a></span><br />And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-4.htm">Acts 8:4</a></span><br />Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">1 Samuel 23:14</a></span><br />And David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God would not deliver David into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-26.htm">1 Samuel 23:26</a></span><br />Saul was proceeding along one side of the mountain, and David and his men along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away, Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">1 Kings 19:3</a></span><br />And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-9.htm">1 Kings 19:9</a></span><br />There Elijah entered a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/44-14.htm">Jeremiah 44:14</a></span><br />so that none of the remnant of Judah who have gone to reside in Egypt will escape or survive to return to the land of Judah, where they long to return and live; for none will return except a few fugitives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/44-28.htm">Jeremiah 44:28</a></span><br />Those who escape the sword will return from Egypt to Judah, few in number, and the whole remnant of Judah who went to dwell in the land of Egypt will know whose word will stand, Mine or theirs!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-17.htm">Genesis 19:17</a></span><br />As soon as the men had brought them out, one of them said, “Run for your lives! Do not look back, and do not stop anywhere on the plain! Flee to the mountains, or you will be swept away!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-26.htm">Genesis 19:26</a></span><br />But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/19-15.htm">Genesis 19:15-17</a></b></br> And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/9-20.htm">Exodus 9:20,21</a></b></br> He that feared the word of the LORD among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Proverbs 22:3</a></b></br> A prudent <i>man</i> foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/23-33.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/matthew/18-12.htm">Hills</a> <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Judaea</a> <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Judea</a> <a href="/matthew/18-12.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/micah/4-1.htm">Mounts</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/24-22.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/mark/5-14.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/matthew/24-20.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/mark/5-5.htm">Hills</a> <a href="/mark/1-5.htm">Judaea</a> <a href="/mark/1-5.htm">Judea</a> <a href="/mark/5-5.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/mark/4-32.htm">Mounts</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/24-1.htm">Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">what and how great calamities shall be before it;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">the signs of his coming to judgment.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">And because that day and hour are unknown,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">we ought to watch like good servants, expecting our Master's coming.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>then let those who are in Judea</b><br>This phrase refers specifically to the inhabitants of Judea, a region in ancient Israel. Judea was the southern part of the divided kingdom, with Jerusalem as its capital. Historically, Judea was a significant area for the Jewish people, being the center of religious, political, and cultural life. The mention of Judea indicates a localized event, suggesting that the prophecy is initially directed towards those living in this specific region. This aligns with the historical context of the Roman siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD, when the Roman army destroyed the city and the Temple, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy of destruction.<p><b>flee to the mountains.</b><br>The instruction to flee to the mountains is a call for urgent escape and survival. In biblical times, mountains were often seen as places of refuge and safety. The rugged terrain provided natural protection against invading armies. This directive echoes similar biblical themes where mountains serve as places of divine encounter and protection, such as Mount Sinai and Mount Carmel. The urgency of the command suggests an imminent threat, emphasizing the need for immediate action without delay. This can be connected to the broader biblical theme of God's people seeking refuge in times of distress, as seen in Psalms and the prophetic writings. Theologically, it underscores the importance of heeding divine warnings and the provision of God for His people in times of tribulation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/judea.htm">Judea</a></b><br>A region in ancient Israel, significant in Jewish history and the ministry of Jesus. It was a central location for many of Jesus' teachings and miracles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mountains.htm">Mountains</a></b><br>Often used in biblical texts as places of refuge, revelation, or divine encounter. In this context, they symbolize a place of safety away from impending danger.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_abomination_of_desolation.htm">The Abomination of Desolation</a></b><br>A prophetic event mentioned earlier in <a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Matthew 24</a>, referring to a time of great tribulation and desecration, drawing from Daniel's prophecy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_disciples.htm">Jesus' Disciples</a></b><br>The primary audience of Jesus' discourse in <a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Matthew 24</a>, representing all believers who seek to understand the signs of the end times.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_great_tribulation.htm">The Great Tribulation</a></b><br>A period of severe trial and suffering, as described in the eschatological teachings of Jesus, which believers are warned to prepare for.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/urgency_of_obedience.htm">Urgency of Obedience</a></b><br>When Jesus instructs His followers to flee, it underscores the importance of immediate obedience to His commands, especially in times of crisis.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_preparedness.htm">Spiritual Preparedness</a></b><br>Believers are called to be spiritually vigilant and prepared for trials, understanding the signs of the times and responding with faith and action.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>The call to flee to the mountains is a reminder that God provides places of refuge and safety for His people, even in the midst of chaos.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_and_prophetic_awareness.htm">Historical and Prophetic Awareness</a></b><br>Understanding the historical context of Judea and the prophetic significance of Jesus' words helps believers discern current events in light of biblical prophecy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support_and_encouragement.htm">Community Support and Encouragement</a></b><br>In times of tribulation, the Christian community should support one another, encouraging each other to remain steadfast and faithful.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">Then let them which be in Judsea.</span>--The words were acted on when the time came. Eusebius (<span class= "ital">Hist. Eccl.</span> iii. 5) records that the Christians of Judaea, acting "on a certain oracle," fled, in A.D. 68, to Pella, a town on the northern boundary of Peraea. So Josephus (<span class= "ital">Wars,</span> iv. 9, ? 1; v. 10, ? 1) more generally relates that many of the more conspicuous citizens fled from the city, as men abandon a sinking ship. The "mountains" may be named generally as a place of refuge, or may point, as interpreted by the event, to the Gilead range of hills on the east of Jordan.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> when they shall see "the abomination of desolation," etc. <span class="cmt_word">Them which be in Judaea.</span> Not only in Jerusalem, but in its vicinity, as most exposed to danger from the invading army. <span class="cmt_word">Flee into</span> (<span class="greek">ἐπὶ</span>, <span class="accented">over</span>) <span class="cmt_word">the mountains.</span> The Christians seem to have taken this advice when the city was attacked by Costius Gallus, about A.D. , some three or more years before the siege under Vespasian. Gallus had appeared before the walls, and apparently had every hope of taking the city, when, for some reason not certainly known (either owing to a supposed defeat, or ignorance of his own success, or the advice of his generals), he suddenly withdrew his forces (Josephus, 'Bell. Jud.,' 2:19, 6, 7). The Christians, bearing Christ's warning in mind, and having, as we may conjecture, seen the predicted sign, took the opportunity of flight from the doomed city, and made their escape to Pella, a town of Decapotis, southeast of Bethshean, and the ruins of which are known now by the name of <span class="accented">Fahil.</span> Euschius probably refers to this migration ('Hist. Eccl.,' 3:5), narrating that, owing to a certain revelation given to holy men among them, the whole body of the Church, before the war, removed across the Jordan to Pella, and dwelt there in safety during those troublous times. We probably, however, do not know the exact time of the flight, as we are ignorant of what was the warning of imminent danger which rendered this hurried proceeding necessary. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/24-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">then {let}</span><br /><span class="grk">τότε</span> <span class="translit">(tote)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> </span><span class="str2">Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Judea</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰουδαίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(Ioudaia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2449.htm">Strong's 2449: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">flee</span><br /><span class="grk">φευγέτωσαν</span> <span class="translit">(pheugetōsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5343.htm">Strong's 5343: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flee, escape, shun. Apparently a primary verb; to run away; by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὰ</span> <span class="translit">(ta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mountains.</span><br /><span class="grk">ὄρη</span> <span class="translit">(orē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3735.htm">Strong's 3735: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mountain, hill. 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