The term "abhors" is derived from the Hebrew word "תּוֹעֵבָה" (toebah) and the Greek word "βδελύσσομαι" (bdelussomai), both of which convey a strong sense of detestation or loathing. In the biblical context, "abhors" is often used to describe God's intense aversion to sin, idolatry, and unrighteousness, as well as the righteous person's rejection of evil.

Old Testament Usage:

1. God's Aversion to Sin and Idolatry:
· In the Old Testament, God frequently expresses His abhorrence of idolatry and the sinful practices of the nations surrounding Israel. For example, in Deuteronomy 12:31, God warns the Israelites not to adopt the abominable practices of other nations: "You must not worship the LORD your God in their way, because in worshiping their gods, they do all kinds of detestable things the LORD hates."

2. Moral and Ritual Purity:
· Leviticus 20:23 highlights God's abhorrence of the immoral practices of the Canaanites: "You must not walk in the customs of the nations that I am driving out before you, because they did all these things, and I abhorred them."

3. The Righteous Person's Rejection of Evil:
· The Psalms often reflect the righteous individual's abhorrence of evil. Psalm 119:163 states, "I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love."

New Testament Usage:

1. God's Rejection of Hypocrisy and Evil:
· In the New Testament, the concept of abhorrence is often linked to hypocrisy and moral corruption. Romans 12:9 exhorts believers: "Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good."

2. The Call to Holiness:
· The New Testament continues the theme of abhorring evil as part of the call to holiness. In Revelation 21:8, those who practice detestable things are contrasted with those who inherit the kingdom of God: "But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."

Theological Implications:

The concept of abhorrence in the Bible underscores the holiness of God and His intolerance of sin. It also highlights the call for believers to align their values with God's, rejecting evil and embracing righteousness. The biblical use of "abhors" serves as a reminder of the moral and ethical standards expected of God's people, emphasizing the importance of purity, sincerity, and devotion to God's commandments.1602. gaal -- to abhor, loathe
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to abhor, loathe NASB Word Usage abhor (2),
abhorred (1), abhors (1), defiled (1), fail (1), loathed (3), reject (1). ...
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8581. taab -- to abhor
... Word Origin denominative verb from toebah Definition to abhor NASB Word Usage abhor
(5), abhorred (3), abhorrent (1), abhors (1), acted...abominably (2 ...
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The Sober Divine, who Abhors the Pride of Enthusiasts...
... Address 228: The sober divine, who abhors the pride of enthusiasts? The
sober divine, who abhors the pride of enthusiasts, for ...
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Faustus Abhors Moses for the Awful Curse He Has Pronounced Upon ...
... Book XIV. Faustus abhors Moses for the awful curse he has pronounced upon
Christ. Augustin expounds the Christian doctrine of the ...
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Men Often Highly Esteem what God Abhors.
... XXI. MEN OFTEN HIGHLY ESTEEM WHAT GOD ABHORS. ... Show how and why it is that men highly
esteem that which God abhors. 1. They have a different rule of judgment. ...
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Not Even when at Church Does He Suppress his Desires. In the ...
... Book III. Chapter III."Not Even When at Church Does He Suppress His Desires.
In the School of Rhetoric He Abhors the Acts of the Subverters. ...
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If any one Shall Remain virgin, or Observe Continence...
... If any one shall remain virgin, or observe continence, abstaining from marriage
because he abhors it, and not on account of the beauty and holiness of ...
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Whether the Justification of the Ungodly is Achieved ...
... Now the movement of the free will in relation to sin is subservient to its movement
in relation to God, since a man abhors sin because it is opposed to God, to ...
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The Tenth Commandment
... (5) Covetousness exposes us to God's abhorrence, The covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth.'
Psalm 10:3. A king abhors to see his statue abused, so God abhors to ...
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That Even the Fierceness of War and all the Disquietude of Men ...
... It abhors equality with other men under Him; but, instead of His rule,
it seeks to impose a rule of its own upon its equals. It ...
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Whether Consanguinity is an Impediment to Marriage by virtue of ...
... ix, 47) concerning the camel and the horse, among certain animals the son abhors
copulation with its mother as long as he retains knowledge of her and a ...
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For Godly Sorrow Worketh Repentance to Salvation, not to be ...
... The individual who truly repents, not only sees sin to be detestable and vile, and
worthy of abhorrence, but he really abhors it, and hates it in his heart. ...
/.../lectures to professing christians/for godly sorrow worketh repentance.htm

Abhors (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Abhors (5 Occurrences). Leviticus ... RSV). Job 33:20 So
that his life abhors bread, and his soul dainty food. (WEB). ...
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Abhor (23 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 26:15 and if you shall reject my statutes, and if your soul abhors my
ordinances, so that you will not do all my commandments, but break my covenant ...
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Abi (2 Occurrences)

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Violate (14 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 26:15 and if you shall reject my statutes, and if your soul abhors my
ordinances, so that you will not do all my commandments, but break my covenant ...
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Ordinances (119 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 26:15 and if you shall reject my statutes, and if your soul abhors my
ordinances, so that you will not do all my commandments, but break my covenant ...
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Loathes (4 Occurrences)
... this light bread." (WEB DBY). Job 33:20 So that his life abhors bread, and
his soul dainty food. (See NAS RSV NIV). Proverbs 27:7 A ...
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Loathed (13 Occurrences)
... They have not known my ways." (See NAS RSV). Psalms 107:18 Their soul abhors all
kinds of food. They draw near to the gates of death. (See RSV NIV). ...
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Favorite (3 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Job 33:20 So that his life abhors bread, and his soul dainty food.
(See NAS). Song of Songs 6:9 My dove, my perfect one, is unique. ...
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Reject (56 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 26:15 and if you shall reject my statutes, and if your soul abhors my
ordinances, so that you will not do all my commandments, but break my covenant ...
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Repulsive (7 Occurrences)
... I am loathsome to the children of my own mother. (See RSV). Job 33:20 So that
his life abhors bread, and his soul dainty food. (See NIV). ...
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