Hebrew · H8262, H8581

שָׁקַץ / תָּעַב

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

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שָׁקַץH8262to be filthy , i.e. (intensively) to loathe , pollute
תַּעָבH8581to loathe , i.e. (morally) detest

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

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 groups1Aligned forms6
Pielintensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action
ImperfectLev 11:11 · Lev 11:13 · Lev 20:25
Infinitive absoluteDeut 7:26
JussiveLev 11:43
PerfectPs 22:25
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