# abomination, abominable #

## Definition: ##

The term "abomination" is used to refer to something that causes disgust or extreme dislike.

* The Egyptians considered the Hebrew people to be an "abomination." This means that the Egyptians disliked the Hebrews and didn't want to associate with them or be near them.
* Some of the things that the Bible calls "an abomination to Yahweh" include: lying, pride, sacrificing humans, worship of idols, murder, and sexual sins such as adultery and homosexual acts.
* In teaching his disciples about the end times, Jesus referred to a prophecy by the prophet Daniel about an "abomination of desolation" that would be set up as a rebellion against God, defiling his place of worship.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* The term "abomination" could also be translated by, "something God hates" or "something disgusting" or "disgusting practice" or "very evil action."
* Depending on the context, ways to translate the phrase, "is an abomination to" could include: "is greatly hated by" or "is disgusting to" or "is totally unacceptable to" or "causes deep disgust."
* The phrase "abomination of desolation" could be translated as, "defiling object that causes people to be greatly harmed" or "disgusting thing that causes great sorrow."



## Bible References: ##

* [Ezra 09:1-2](en/tn/ezr/help/09/01)
* [Genesis 46:33-34](en/tn/gen/help/46/33)
* [Isaiah 01:12-13](en/tn/isa/help/01/12)
* [Matthew 24:15-18](en/tn/mat/help/24/15)
* [Proverbs 26:24-26](en/tn/pro/help/26/24)