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βδελύσσω G948

G948 is the Greek word βδελύσσω, transliterated bdelýssō. The King James Version most often renders it abhorrest.

Word: βδελύσσωTransliteration: bdelýssōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to be disgusted, i.e. (by implication) detest (especially of idolatry).

Where it comes from

from a (presumed) derivative of (to stink).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

abhorrest 1×abominable 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: abhor, abominable.

Verses using βδελύσσω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 2:22 · KJV

Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?

Revelation 21:8 · KJV

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Common questions

What does Strong's G948 mean?

G948 is the Greek word βδελύσσω (bdelýssō), meaning to be disgusted, i.e. (by implication) detest (especially of idolatry).

How is G948 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it abhorrest (1 time), abominable (1 time).

How many times does G948 appear in the Bible?

βδελύσσω (bdelýssō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G948 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a (presumed) derivative of (to stink).

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