Strong's G946 · Greek
βδέλυγμα
bdélygma
Definition
a detestation, i.e. (specially) idolatry
KJV: abomination
Root / derivation: from G948 (βδελύσσω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βδέλυγμα across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation3 verses
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 17:5And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
Revelation 21:27And 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G946 (bdélygma) mean?
a detestation, i.e. (specially) idolatry
How many times does G946 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G946 (βδέλυγμα) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “abomination.”
How is bdélygma translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G946 is rendered as “abomination” (4×), “ABOMINATIONS” (2×).
Where does the Greek word βδέλυγμα come from?
from G948 (βδελύσσω);