8374. taab
Lexicon
taab: To abhor, to detest, to loathe

Original Word: תָּאַב
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: ta'ab
Pronunciation: tah-AV
Phonetic Spelling: (taw-ab')
Definition: To abhor, to detest, to loathe
Meaning: to loathe

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
abhor

A primitive root (probably identical with ta'ab through the idea of puffing disdainfully at; compare 'ayab); to loathe (morally) -- abhor.

see HEBREW ta'ab

see HEBREW 'ayab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from taab
Definition
to loathe
NASB Translation
loathe (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. [תָּאַב] verb Pi`el loathe, abhor, see תעב.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Greek Number 948 • βδελύσσομαι (bdelussomai): to detest, to abhor
Strong's Greek Number 3404 • μισέω (miseo): to hate, to detest

These Greek terms capture similar sentiments of loathing and detestation, often used in the New Testament to describe attitudes towards sin or idolatry.

Usage: The verb תָּאַב (ta'ab) is used in the Hebrew Bible to express a strong feeling of disgust or aversion. It conveys the idea of loathing or abhorring something or someone.

Context: The Hebrew verb תָּאַב (ta'ab) appears in the Old Testament to describe a deep-seated aversion or repulsion. It is often used in contexts where there is a moral or spiritual disdain, reflecting a profound rejection or detestation. This term is employed to convey the intensity of feelings that go beyond mere dislike, indicating a complete and utter rejection.

In the Berean Standard Bible, תָּאַב (ta'ab) is used in passages that highlight the severity of God's judgment or the depth of human sinfulness. For example, in Ezekiel 16:25, the term is used to describe the loathing of one's own actions in the context of idolatry and unfaithfulness: "At every street corner you built your lofty shrines and degraded your beauty, spreading your legs to all who passed by and multiplying your acts of harlotry."

The use of תָּאַב (ta'ab) underscores the gravity of the situation, emphasizing the complete rejection of certain behaviors or attitudes by God or individuals. It serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of actions that are deemed abhorrent in the sight of God.

Forms and Transliterations
מְתָאֵ֤ב מתאב mə·ṯā·’êḇ məṯā’êḇ metaEv
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Englishman's Concordance
Amos 6:8
HEB: אֱלֹהֵ֣י צְבָא֔וֹת מְתָאֵ֤ב אָֽנֹכִי֙ אֶת־
NAS: has declared: I loathe the arrogance
KJV: of hosts, I abhor the excellency
INT: God of hosts loathe I the arrogance

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Strong's Hebrew 8374
1 Occurrence


mə·ṯā·’êḇ — 1 Occ.















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