Definition and Usage:
The term "abhorring" refers to a strong feeling of repulsion or disgust. In biblical contexts, it often describes God's attitude towards sin, idolatry, and unrighteousness, as well as the reaction of the righteous towards evil. The concept of abhorring is closely tied to the themes of holiness, purity, and divine justice.

Biblical References:

1. Isaiah 66:24 :
"As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be an abhorrence to all mankind."
· This verse speaks of the final judgment and the eternal punishment of the wicked, highlighting the abhorrence that their fate will inspire in the righteous. The imagery of undying worms and unquenchable fire underscores the severity of divine judgment and the repulsion it evokes.

2. Leviticus 26:30 :
"I will destroy your high places, cut down your incense altars, and heap your dead bodies on the lifeless forms of your idols; and My soul will abhor you."
· Here, God expresses His abhorrence towards the Israelites' idolatry and disobedience. The strong language reflects the seriousness of turning away from God and the resulting divine displeasure.

3. Psalm 5:6 :
"You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man."
· This verse emphasizes God's abhorrence of deceit and violence. It serves as a reminder of God's commitment to truth and justice, and His rejection of those who engage in such sinful behaviors.

4. Proverbs 6:16-19 :
"There are six things that 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."
· The passage lists behaviors that are abhorrent to God, illustrating the moral standards expected of His people. The use of the word "detestable" aligns with the concept of abhorring, indicating a profound divine repulsion.

5. Romans 12:9 :
"Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good."
· In this New Testament exhortation, believers are called to abhor evil as part of their sincere love and devotion to God. The instruction to detest evil aligns with the biblical theme of abhorring sin and unrighteousness.

Theological Implications:

The concept of abhorring in the Bible underscores the holiness of God and His intolerance of sin. It serves as a warning to the faithful to avoid behaviors and attitudes that are detestable to God. The call to abhor evil is not only a divine attribute but also a moral imperative for believers, encouraging them to pursue righteousness and reject sin in all its forms.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Abhor.

2. (n.) Detestation.

3. (n.) Object of abhorrence.

1860. deraon -- aversion, abhorrence
... abhorring, contempt. Or dera)own {day-raw-one;}; from an unused root (meaning to
repulse); an object of aversion -- abhorring, contempt. 1859, 1860. ...
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The Manich??an Abstinence from Living Things Ridiculous; their ...
... Chapter XXV."The Manich??an Abstinence from Living Things Ridiculous; Their Madness
in Abhorring Marriage; The Mythology of the Giants; Too Allegorical an ...
/.../alexander/of the manichaeans/chapter xxv the manichaean abstinence from.htm

A Brief Character of Mr John Bunyan
... it; observing never to boast of himself or his parts, but rather seem low in his
own eyes, and submit himself to the judgment of others, abhorring lying and ...
/.../bunyan/grace abounding to the chief of sinners/a brief character of mr.htm

Confession
... that repentance which is not to be repented of, and have not with true humiliation
of soul and brokenness of spirit confessed our sins, abhorring our iniquity ...
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To those who are Altogether Reprobate, and Unrepentant, who ...
... of the men that have transgressed against Me; for their worm shall not die, neither
shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh ...
/.../peter/the writings of peter of alexandria/canon iv to those who.htm

Preparation for Revival
... Great God, thou hast unsheathed thy sword, and bathed it in heaven, for the destruction
of all evil, and thy redeemed are on thy side, abhorring that which is ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 10 1864/preparation for revival.htm

Heresy Lowers Respect for Christ, and Destroys all Fear of his ...
... to them by Him or by His apostles concerning depraved [2300] and perverse doctrines
assailing them, [2301] or about their avoiding and abhorring the same. ...
/.../the prescription against heretics/chapter xliv heresy lowers respect for.htm

The Way to God
... Perhaps they would indignantly repel a charge of abhorring God, but nevertheless,
it is true of them, that they live in utter disregard of him. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/the way to god.htm

Of True and Perfect Annihilation.
... As the Soul makes continual progress from its meanness, it ought to walk on to the
practice of Annihilation, which consists in the abhorring of Honour, Dignity ...
/.../the spiritual guide which disentangles the soul/chap xix of true and.htm

Signs to Know the Inner Man, and the Mind That's Purged.
... himself orderly towards outward things, as if he were entring into the World again,
fearing to embroil himself in Business, and naturally abhorring it, unless ...
/.../the spiritual guide which disentangles the soul/chap xvi signs to know.htm

The Fifty-Fourth Chapter: the Different Motions of Nature and ...
... embraces labor willingly. Nature seeks to possess what is rare and beautiful,
abhorring things that are cheap and coarse. Grace, on ...
/.../kempis/the imitation of christ/the fifty-fourth chapter the different.htm

Abhorring (3 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) Object of abhorrence. Multi-Version Concordance Abhorring (3 Occurrences). ...
thou who art abhorring the idols, dost thou rob temples? (YLT). ...
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Unfeigned (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Unfeigned (5 Occurrences). Romans 12:9 Let love
be unfeigned; abhorring evil; cleaving to good: (DBY YLT). ...
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Tabret (3 Occurrences)
... Genesis 31:27; 1 Samuel 10:5; 18:6). In Job 17:6 the word (Hebrews topheth) "tabret"
should be, as in the Revised Version, "an open abhorring" (marg., "one in ...
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Cleaving (10 Occurrences)
... & vb. n.) of Cleave. Multi-Version Concordance Cleaving (10 Occurrences). Romans
12:9 Let love be unfeigned; abhorring evil; cleaving to good: (DBY YLT). ...
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Carcases (24 Occurrences)
... of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither
shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh ...
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Abhors (5 Occurrences)

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Abhor (23 Occurrences)
... 7:16); (shaqats), "to detest" (Psalm 22:24); (ta'abh), (ta`abh), "to contemn"
(Deuteronomy 23:7); (dera'on), "an object of contempt," "an abhorring" (Isaiah 66 ...
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Abhorreth (6 Occurrences)

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Steal (29 Occurrences)
... thou who art saying not to commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou
who art abhorring the idols, dost thou rob temples? (YLT). ...
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Sanctification (13 Occurrences)
... "The more holy a man is, the more humble, self-renouncing, self-abhorring, and the
more sensitive to every sin he becomes, and the more closely he clings to ...
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