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# abomination
## Definition
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The term "abomination" is used to refer to something that causes disgust or extreme dislike.
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* 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.
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* 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.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* The term "abomination" could also be translated by, "abhorrent thing" 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 disgusting to" or "is totally unacceptable to" or "is completely repugnant to."
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* The phrase "abomination of desolation" could be translated by, "defiling object that causes people to be destroyed" or "disgusting thing that causes great sorrow."