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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."
(See also: adultery, adulterous, adulterer, adulteress · Daniel · desecrate · desolate, desolation · idol, idolatrous · sacrifice, offering)