The meaning of “שֶׁקֶץ”
Understanding sheqets reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
abominable(-tion). - filth, i.e. (figuratively and specifically) an idolatrous object 1) detestable thing or idol, an un...
שֶׁקֶץ
abominable(-tion). - filth, i.e. (figuratively and specifically) an idolatrous object 1) detestable thing or idol, an unclean thing, an abomination, detestation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 11:13 | “And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among the fowls; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,” Word: שֶׁקֶץ (sheqets) | |
| Isaiah 66:17 | “They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine’s flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the Lord.” Word: שֶׁקֶץ (sheqets) | |
| Ezekiel 8:10 | “So I went in and saw; and behold every form of creeping things, and abominable beasts, and all the idols of the house of Israel, pourtrayed upon the wall round about.” Word: שֶׁקֶץ (sheqets) |
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