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βδέλυγμα G946

G946 is the Greek word βδέλυγμα, transliterated bdélygma. The King James Version most often renders it abomination.

Word: βδέλυγμαTransliteration: bdélygmaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

a detestation, i.e. (specially) idolatry.

Where it comes from

from G948 (βδελύσσω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

abomination 4×abominations 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: abomination.

Verses using βδέλυγμα

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 24:15 · KJV

When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)

Mark 13:14 · KJV

But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:

Luke 16:15 · KJV

And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

Revelation 17:4 · KJV

And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:

Revelation 17:5 · KJV

And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

Revelation 21:27 · KJV

And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

Common questions

What does Strong's G946 mean?

G946 is the Greek word βδέλυγμα (bdélygma), meaning a detestation, i.e. (specially) idolatry.

How is G946 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it abomination (4 times), abominations (2 times).

How many times does G946 appear in the Bible?

βδέλυγμα (bdélygma) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G946 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G948 (βδελύσσω).

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