Lexicon goal: To abhor, to loathe, to reject Original Word: גֹּעַל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance loathing From ga'al; abhorrence -- loathing. see HEBREW ga'al NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gaal Definition a loathing NASB Translation abhorred (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גֹּ֫עַל noun masculine loathing, בְּגֹעַל נַפְשֵׁךְ Ezekiel 16:5. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּעַל (ga'al), which conveys the idea of loathing or abhorrence.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 948: βδέλυγμα (bdelugma) • This Greek term is used in the New Testament to denote something that is abominable or detestable, often in the context of idolatry or moral corruption. It carries a similar connotation of revulsion and is used to describe actions or objects that are abhorrent to God. Usage: The word גֹּעַל (go'al) is used in the Hebrew Bible to express a profound sense of revulsion or rejection, often in a moral or spiritual context. It is typically associated with actions, objects, or behaviors that are considered detestable or offensive. Context: The Hebrew term גֹּעַל (go'al) appears in the context of expressing a deep-seated aversion or rejection. This term is often used in the prophetic literature of the Old Testament to describe God's reaction to the idolatry and unfaithfulness of His people. For instance, in the book of Ezekiel, the term is employed to convey the Lord's abhorrence of the Israelites' idolatrous practices, which are depicted as spiritually defiling and repugnant. The use of גֹּעַל (go'al) underscores the severity of the offense and the intensity of the divine response. It serves as a powerful reminder of the holiness of God and the expectation of purity and faithfulness from His people. The term is also used in a broader sense to describe any form of moral corruption or impurity that is detestable in the sight of God. Forms and Transliterations בְּגֹ֣עַל בגעל bə·ḡō·‘al bəḡō‘al beGoalLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 16:5 HEB: פְּנֵ֤י הַשָּׂדֶה֙ בְּגֹ֣עַל נַפְשֵׁ֔ךְ בְּי֖וֹם NAS: field, for you were abhorred on the day KJV: field, to the lothing of thy person, INT: the open field were abhorred person the day 1 Occurrence |
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