The term "abhorrest" is an archaic form of the verb "abhor," which means to regard with disgust or hatred. In the context of the Bible, it is often used to describe God's detestation of sin and evil, as well as the righteous disdain that believers are encouraged to have towards wickedness.

Biblical Usage:

The word "abhorrest" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , as it uses more contemporary language. However, the concept of abhorrence is prevalent throughout the Scriptures, where God expresses His loathing for sin and commands His people to reject evil.

Key Themes:

1. God's Hatred of Sin:
· The Bible frequently describes God's abhorrence of sin and unrighteousness. This is evident in passages where God expresses His anger and judgment against sinful behavior. For example, in Proverbs 6:16-19 , it is stated, "There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who stirs up conflict in the community."

2. Call for Believers to Abhor Evil:
· Believers are called to emulate God's holiness by abhorring what is evil. Romans 12:9 instructs, "Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good." This verse highlights the importance of genuine love that is accompanied by a rejection of evil.

3. Abhorrence in Worship and Sacrifice:
· The Old Testament often links abhorrence with improper worship and sacrifices. In Isaiah 1:13-14 , God expresses His disdain for insincere offerings: "Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. I hate your New Moons and your appointed feasts; they have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them."

4. Moral and Ethical Conduct:
· The concept of abhorrence extends to moral and ethical conduct. In Amos 5:21-24 , God declares His rejection of Israel's religious ceremonies due to their lack of justice and righteousness: "I hate, I despise your feasts! I cannot stand the stench of your solemn assemblies. Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; I will have no regard for your peace offerings of fattened cattle. But let justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream."

Related Concepts:

· Holiness: The call to abhor evil is closely tied to the pursuit of holiness, as believers are urged to separate themselves from sin and live lives that reflect God's character.
· Repentance: Abhorrence of sin often leads to repentance, a turning away from sinful behavior and a return to God.
· Judgment: God's abhorrence of sin is often linked to His righteous judgment, where He holds individuals and nations accountable for their actions.

The concept of abhorrence in the Bible underscores the seriousness with which God views sin and the expectation that His followers will share in His disdain for evil, striving to live in accordance with His will.

You Chose a Bad Introducer. If You Will Take My Counsel, Both You ...
... Thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege""that is perjury? ... Thou that
abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege""that is perjury? ...
/.../10 you chose a bad.htm

But when we Say that There are Demons -- as Though...
... he is fully known only to Christians, or to whatever sect [1482] confesses the Lord,
yet, even thou hast some acquaintance with him while yet thou abhorrest him ...
/.../tertullian/the souls testimony/chapter iii but when we.htm

The Betrayal
... the deep plots and plans of thy craft, the Lord shall laugh them to scorn; after
all, thou art but the unconscious drudge of him whom thou abhorrest; in all ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 9 1863/the betrayal.htm

The Approbation of Goodness is not the Love of It.
... thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery?
thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? ...
/.../shedd/sermons to the natural man/the approbation of goodness is.htm

Thirdly, for Thy Actions.
... 7:4), remember that Satan is where his business is, Let not the child of God he
the instrument of so base a slave; hate the work, if thou abhorrest the author. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/bayly/the practice of piety/thirdly for thy actions.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xiii. 52, "Therefore Every ...
... Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery?
Thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xxiv on the words.htm

Keeping the Law; the Jews' Glorying; the Fear of Punishment; the ...
... thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery?
thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 13 viii keeping the law.htm

Rom. Ii. 17, 18
... Thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?" [1249] For it was strictly
forbidden them to touch any of the treasures upon the idols (so Field from ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily vi rom ii 17.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, John xvi. 24, "Hitherto have Ye Asked ...
... If thou do it not on this principle because thou abhorrest the contamination of
adultery, because thou lovest His precepts, that thou mayest obtain [4292] His ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xcv on the words.htm

Christian Morals. Part I.
... Fall not into one name with that unclean spirit, nor act his nature whom thou so
much abhorrest; that is, to accuse, calumniate, backbite, whisper, detract, or ...
//christianbookshelf.org/browne/christian morals/christian morals part i.htm

Abhorrest (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Abhorrest (2 Occurrences). Romans ... adultery? thou that
abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? (KJV ASV DBY WBS). ...
/a/abhorrest.htm - 7k

Abhorrent (9 Occurrences)

/a/abhorrent.htm - 9k

Abhorreth (6 Occurrences)

/a/abhorreth.htm - 8k

Sayest (66 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:22 Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit
adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? ...
/s/sayest.htm - 26k

Sacrilege (3 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:22 Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit
adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? (KJV DBY WBS). ...
/s/sacrilege.htm - 8k

Immanuel (3 Occurrences)
... The omission of 7:16, and especially the words "whose two kings thou abhorrest,"
greatly simplifies this theory, as "the land," singular, would more naturally ...
/i/immanuel.htm - 16k

Horror (51 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS YLT). Isaiah 7:16 For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and
choose the good, the land whose two kings thou abhorrest shall be forsaken. ...
/h/horror.htm - 23k

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