תּוֹעֵבַה
Properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence ; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
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What does תּוֹעֵבַה (toevat) mean in the Bible?
תּוֹעֵבַה (toevat) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence ; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol". properly, something disgusting (morally), i. The term indicates the seriousness of dishonesty in God's sight. This term runs through the canonical themes of Revelation.
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Meaning
Moral disgust that provokes divine rejection; centrally theological—idolatry or covenant violation offensive to God's holiness
properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol BDB: abomination Usage: abominable (custom, thing), abomination.
Why This Word Matters
The term indicates the seriousness of dishonesty in God's sight. Proverbs 11:1
The term shows the intensity of God's rejection of moral crookedness. Proverbs 11:20
The word emphasizes the seriousness of actions that violate God's moral standards. Proverbs 6:12-19
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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