Hebrew · H8262, H8581

שָׁקַץ / תָּעַב

To be filthy , i.e. (intensively) to loathe , pollute · to loathe , i.e. (morally) detest

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שָׁקַץ H8262 to be filthy , i.e. (intensively) to loathe , pollute

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תַּעָב H8581 to loathe , i.e. (morally) detest

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What does שָׁקַץ / תָּעַב (shaqats / taab) mean in the Bible?

שָׁקַץ · תַּעָב is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to detest, abhor, regard as vile".

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What does שָׁקַץ · תַּעָב mean in the Bible?

שָׁקַץ · תַּעָב is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to detest, abhor, regard as vile".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8262, H8581?

H8262, H8581 is connected to 29 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. to detest, abhor, regard as vile

Strong's H8262, H8581

Lexical occurrences 29 verses Word forms 1 form 6 references

Source Gloss

to detest, abhor, regard as vile

Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.

Form groups 1 Aligned forms 6

Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 6×

Imperfect Lev 11:11 · Lev 11:13 · Lev 20:25 3×

Infinitive absolute Deut 7:26 1×

Jussive Lev 11:43 1×

Perfect Ps 22:25 1×

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