The meaning of “פִּגּוּל”
Understanding piggûwl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or פִּגֻּל piggul (pig-gool'); from an unused root meaning to stink abominable(-tion, thing). - properly, fetid, i.e. (f...
פִּגּוּל
or פִּגֻּל piggul (pig-gool'); from an unused root meaning to stink abominable(-tion, thing). - properly, fetid, i.e. (figuratively) unclean (ceremonially) 1) foul thing, refuse 1a) unclean sacrificial flesh (only use)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 7:18 | “And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings be eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him that offereth it: it shall be an abomination, and the soul that eateth of it shall bear his iniquity.” Word: פִּגּוּל (piggûwl) | |
| Leviticus 19:7 | “And if it be eaten at all on the third day, it is abominable; it shall not be accepted.” Word: פִּגּוּל (piggûwl) | |
| Isaiah 65:4 | “Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine’s flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;” Word: פִּגּוּל (piggûwl) | |
| Ezekiel 4:14 | “Then said I, Ah Lord God! behold, my soul hath not been polluted: for from my youth up even till now have I not eaten of that which dieth of itself, or is torn in pieces; neither came there abominable flesh into my mouth.” Word: פִּגּוּל (piggûwl) |
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