Greek Word Study
βδελύσσω
bdelýssō
G948

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
G948
KJV Translations
abhorabominable
Derivation / Root
from a (presumed) derivative of (to stink);

Definition of bdelýssō

βδελύσσω (bdelýssō) to be disgusted, i.e. (by implication) detest (especially of idolatry)

Word Origin

This word comes from a (presumed) derivative of (to stink);

KJV Translation Variants

The Greek word βδελύσσω (bdelýssō) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:

English TranslationStrong's Ref
abhorG948
abominableG948

Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.

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