Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H8581

Strong's H8581 · Hebrew

תַּעָב

taʻâb · /taw-ab'/

Number
H8581
Language
Hebrew
Original word
תַּעָב
Transliteration
taʻâb
Pronunciation
taw-ab'
KJV occurrences
20 verses

Definition

to loathe, i.e. (morally) detest

KJV: (make to be) abhor(-red), (be, commit more, do) abominable(-y), [idiom] utterly.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תַּעָב across 20 verses.

abhor9×
abominable6×
abhorred3×
abhorreth2×
abominably1×
utterly1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

20 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Deuteronomy2 verses
1 Kings1 verse
1 Chronicles1 verse
Job4 verses
Psalms6 verses
Psalms 5:6

Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man. bloody: Heb. man of bloods and deceit

Psalms 14:1

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

Psalms 53:1

To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.

Psalms 106:40

Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.

Psalms 107:18

Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.

Psalms 119:163

I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

Isaiah2 verses
Ezekiel2 verses
Amos1 verse
Micah1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H8581 (taʻâb) mean?

to loathe, i.e. (morally) detest

How many times does H8581 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H8581 (תַּעָב) appears in 20 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “abhor.”

How is taʻâb translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H8581 is rendered as “abhor” (9×), “abominable” (6×), “abhorred” (3×), “abhorreth” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word תַּעָב come from?

a primitive root;