Definition: The term "abhorrent" refers to something that is detestable, loathsome, or repugnant. In a biblical context, it often describes actions, behaviors, or practices that are considered offensive or unacceptable to God.

Biblical Context: The concept of abhorrence in the Bible is frequently associated with sin, idolatry, and practices that are contrary to God's commandments. It underscores the moral and spiritual standards that God sets for His people and highlights the severity of deviating from these standards.

Old Testament References:

1. Idolatry and False Worship: Idolatry is one of the most frequently mentioned abhorrent practices in the Old Testament. The Israelites are repeatedly warned against adopting the idolatrous practices of surrounding nations. In Deuteronomy 7:25-26 , God commands the Israelites to destroy the carved images of the nations they conquer, stating, "You must burn up the carved images of their gods. Do not covet the silver or gold that is on them, and do not take it for yourselves, or you will be ensnared by it, for it is detestable to the LORD your God. You must not bring any detestable thing into your house, or you, like it, will be set apart for destruction. You must utterly detest and abhor it, for it is set apart for destruction."

2. Sexual Immorality: Certain sexual practices are also described as abhorrent in the Old Testament. Leviticus 18 outlines various prohibitions regarding sexual conduct, and in Leviticus 18:22 , it states, "You must not lie with a man as with a woman; that is an abomination."

3. Unjust Practices: The Bible also considers unjust practices, such as dishonest scales and deceit, to be abhorrent. Proverbs 11:1 states, "Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight."

New Testament References:

While the New Testament does not frequently use the term "abhorrent," it continues to emphasize the rejection of practices that are contrary to God's will. The New Testament calls believers to live lives that are holy and pleasing to God, avoiding behaviors that are detestable.

1. Moral Conduct: Romans 12:9 encourages believers to "Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good." This verse reflects the call to abhor evil and embrace righteousness.

2. Idolatry and Immorality: In Revelation, the imagery of Babylon represents a culmination of idolatry and immorality, which are abhorrent to God. Revelation 17:4-5 describes Babylon as "The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls. She held in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality. And on her forehead a mysterious name was written: Babylon the Great, the mother of prostitutes and of the abominations of the earth."

Theological Implications: The concept of abhorrence in the Bible serves as a reminder of God's holiness and the call for His people to live in accordance with His standards. It highlights the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance and transformation. The abhorrence of certain practices underscores the importance of aligning one's life with God's will and avoiding actions that are detestable in His sight.1. (a.) Repugnant, detestable, or hateful as, abhorrent thoughts.

2. (a.) Contrary or repugnant; discordant; inconsistent; -- followed by to.

3. (a.) Detestable.

948. bdelussomai -- to detest
... Cognate: 948 -- properly, stink, become foul (abhorrent), detestable as ; "to strongly
detest something on the basis that it is abominable -- 'to abhor, to ...
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4767. stugetos -- hateful
... 3:3). 4767 ("despicable, detestable") describes people who good things,
ie find them abhorrent (loathsome). [4767() describes what ...
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5079. niddah -- impurity
... Word Origin from nadad Definition impurity NASB Word Usage abhorrent (1), abhorrent
thing (2), impurity (8), menstrual (1), menstrual impurity (7), menstrual ...
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8263. sheqets -- detestation, detestable thing
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition detestation, detestable thing NASB Word
Usage abhorrent (3), detestable (4), detestable thing (1), detestable things ...
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8581. taab -- to abhor
... Word Origin denominative verb from toebah Definition to abhor NASB Word Usage abhor
(5), abhorred (3), abhorrent (1), abhors (1), acted...abominably (2 ...
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On the Precepts of Divine Worship in General
... which it is the will of God that obedience be yielded to him by its performance,
is of such a nature that there is something in man which is abhorrent from its ...
/.../the works of james arminius vol 2/disputation lxviii on the precepts.htm

Brothers and Sisters of Jesus; the Mention of them in the Gospel ...
... But had the miraculous conception been mythical, the idea of later-born children
would have been abhorrent to the spirit which originated such a myth. ...
/.../section 22 brothers and sisters.htm

Our Spiritual Ancestry
... it all is working some divine power. Goodness is dear to the gods, wickedness
is abhorrent to them. But the good man is often unhappy ...
/.../merriam/the chief end of man/i our spiritual ancestry.htm

Rome had Passed the Summits and Stood Looking into the Dark Valley ...
... Leading the caravan were types abhorrent and self-opposed"effeminate men, masculine
women, cheerful cynics, infidel priests, wealthy people with no credit ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 1 rome had passed.htm

The Cure of Simon's Wife's Mother.
... And first I would remind them that all suffering is against the ideal order of things.
No man can love pain. It is an unlovely, an ugly, abhorrent thing. ...
/.../macdonald/miracles of our lord/iii the cure of simons.htm

Confession
... It is not to be made in a flippant and careless way, or forced from those who
have no realizing sense of the abhorrent character of sin. ...
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The Reality of Christ's Passion.
... But as for me, I do not place my hopes in one who died for me in appearance, but
in reality. For that which is false is quite abhorrent to the truth. ...
/.../the epistle of ignatius to the trallians/chapter x the reality of christs.htm

Prayer and Fervency
... Ghost and with fire. Fervency is warmth of soul. A phlegmatic temperament
is abhorrent to vital experience. If our religion does ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bounds/the necessity of prayer/v prayer and fervency.htm

The Unmistakable Honesty of the Writers of the Bible Attests to ...
... Against the sin of idolatry these Jewish writers cry out repeatedly. They uniformly
declare that it is a sin most abhorrent in the sight of heaven. ...
/.../the divine inspiration of the bible/chapter three the unmistakable honesty.htm

The Question of Fear and the Answer of Faith
... his mind the very thought of the being, the existence, or the character of God;
and so long as man is unregenerate, there will be nothing more abhorrent to his ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/the question of fear and.htm

Abhorrent (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Repugnant, detestable, or hateful as, abhorrent
thoughts. ... Multi-Version Concordance Abhorrent (9 Occurrences). ...
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Abomination (78 Occurrences)
... in the English Bible by "abomination," or "abominable thing," referring (except
in Genesis 43:32; Genesis 46:34) to things or practices abhorrent to Yahweh ...
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Odious (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Hateful; abhorrent; as, an odious vice.
2. (a.) Causing or provoking hatred, repugnance, or disgust ...
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Jephthah's (1 Occurrence)
... of Jephthah's known piety as a true worshipper of Jehovah, his evident acquaintance
with the law of Moses, to which such sacrifices were abhorrent (Leviticus 18 ...
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Desolation (131 Occurrences)
... is derived shiqquts, "filthy," especially "idolatrous." This word is used to describe
specific forms of idolatrous worship that were specially abhorrent, as of ...
/d/desolation.htm - 46k

Crime (45 Occurrences)
... to Webster: "unnatural connection with a beast." This form of vice was treated by
the Mosaic law as something exceedingly loathsome and abhorrent, calling for ...
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Crimes (22 Occurrences)
... to Webster: "unnatural connection with a beast." This form of vice was treated by
the Mosaic law as something exceedingly loathsome and abhorrent, calling for ...
/c/crimes.htm - 44k

Abhorrence (3 Occurrences)

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Abhorrest (2 Occurrences)

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