Strong's Lexicon bdeluktos: Detestable, abominable Original Word: βδελυκτός Word Origin: Derived from the verb βδελύσσομαι (bdelussomai), meaning "to detest" or "to abhor." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "bdeluktos" is תּוֹעֵבָה (to'evah), which is used in the Old Testament to describe abominations, particularly in the context of idolatry and moral violations (e.g., Leviticus 18:22, Deuteronomy 7:25). Usage: The term "bdeluktos" is used in the New Testament to describe something that is detestable or abominable, often in the sight of God. It conveys a strong sense of moral repugnance and is typically associated with actions, behaviors, or objects that are considered offensive or loathsome according to divine standards. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of something being "detestable" was often linked to religious and moral purity. The Jewish tradition, from which early Christianity emerged, had a well-defined sense of purity laws and abominations, as outlined in the Torah. These laws were intended to set the Israelites apart as a holy people. In the New Testament context, "bdeluktos" reflects this heritage, emphasizing the moral and spiritual standards expected of believers. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 947 bdelyktós – abominable. See 946 (bdelussō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bdelussomai Definition detestable NASB Translation detestable (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 947: βδελυκτόςβδελυκτός, βδελυκτη, ὄν (βδελύσσομαι), abominable, detestable: Titus 1:16. (Besides only in Proverbs 17:15; Sir. 41:5; 2 Macc. 1:27; (cf. Philo de victim. offer. § 12 under the end).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance abominable. From bdelusso; detestable, i.e. (specially) idolatrous -- abominable. see GREEK bdelusso Forms and Transliterations βδελυκτοι βδελυκτοί βδελυκτοὶ βδελυκτός bdeluktoi bdelyktoi bdelyktoìLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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