Hebrew · H8262, H8581 · unreviewed

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

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

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

Full entry for שָׁקַץ / תָּעַב (H8262, H8581) · Browse the biblical lexicon

Meaning

to detest, abhor, regard as vile
Grammatical Forms

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

Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action
Imperfect Lev 11:11 · Lev 11:13 · Lev 20:25
Infinitive absolute Deut 7:26
Jussive Lev 11:43
Perfect Ps 22:25
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