βδελύσσομαι

bdelussomaiVerbG0948

to abhor

From: from a (presumed) derivative of (to stink);

Short Definition

to be disgusted, i.e. (by implication) detest (especially of idolatry)

Full Lexicon Entry

in cl., mid. only (Attic, -ττομαι); to make foul; pass.; mid., to turn away in disgust from, to detest.
LXX Usage: chiefly for שׁקץ,תּעב

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Revelation 21:8
  • Romans 2:22

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