Abomination (Bible)
Abomination () is an English term used to translate the Biblical Hebrew terms shiqquts and ' , which are derived from ', or the terms , ' or ' (noun) or (verb). An abomination in English is that which is exceptionally loathsome, hateful, sinful, wicked, or vile. The term is translated "abomination" by almost all translations of the Bible. The similar words, , and , are almost exclusively used to refer to unclean animals. The common but slightly different Hebrew term, , is also translated as "abomination" in the Authorized King James Version, and sometimes in the New American Standard Bible. Many modern versions of the Bible (including  the New International Version and New English Translation) translate it "detestable"; the New American Bible translates it "loathsome". It is mainly used to denote idolatry; and in many other cases it refers to inherently evil things such as illicit sex, lying, murder, deceit, etc.; and for unclean foods. Analysis of the term. Shiqquts. "Shiqquts" is used in the following ways: The word is used with reference to: Consequently, these animals were unclean and therefore eating them was forbidden. The exception is , where those who eat unclean insects are made abominable (using a verb derived from ). Tōʻēḇā. "Tōʻēḇā" is used in  the following ways: "Tōʻēḇā" is also used in Jewish (and Christian Old Testament) scriptures to refer to: "Tâ‛ab" is rendered the following ways in the KJV