שֶׁ֫קֶץ

she.qetsNoun (Masculine)H8263

detestation

From: from H8262 (שָׁקַץ);

Short Definition

filth, i.e. (figuratively and specifically) an idolatrous object

Full Lexicon Entry

detestable thing or idol, an unclean thing, an abomination, detestation

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology H:N-M

DescriptionH:N-M

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Leviticus
9
Ezk
1
Isaiah
1

Key Passages

  • Ezk 8:10
  • Leviticus 11:10
  • Leviticus 11:12
  • Leviticus 11:20
  • Leviticus 11:41

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