The meaning of “תַּעָב”
Understanding taʻâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(make to be) abhor(-red), (be, commit more, do) abominable(-y), [idiom] utterly. - to loathe, i.e. (morally) detest 1) t...
תַּעָב
(make to be) abhor(-red), (be, commit more, do) abominable(-y), [idiom] utterly. - to loathe, i.e. (morally) detest 1) to abhor, be abominable, do abominably 1a) (Niphal) to be abhorred, be detested 1a1) in the ritual sense 1a2) in the ethical sense 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to loathe, abhor, regard as an abomination 1b1a) in the ritual sense 1b1b) in the ethical sense 1b2) to cause to be an abomination 1c) (Hiphil) to make abominable, do abominably 1c1) in the ritual sense 1c2) in the ethical sense
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 23:7 | “Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he is thy brother: thou shalt not abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a stranger in his land.” Word: תַּעָב (taʻâb) | |
| 1 Kings 21:26 | “And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all things as did the Amorites, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel.” Word: תַּעָב (taʻâb) | |
| 1 Chronicles 21:6 | “But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king’s word was abominable to Joab.” Word: תַּעָב (taʻâb) | |
| Job 19:19 | “All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me.” Word: תַּעָב (taʻâb) | |
| Psalms 106:40 | “Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.” Word: תַּעָב (taʻâb) |
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