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# abomination, abominable #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "abomination" is used to refer to something that causes disgust or extreme dislike.
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* The Egyptians considered the Hebrew people to be an "abomination." This means that the Egyptians disliked the Hebrews and didn't want to associate with them or be near them.
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* Some of the things that the Bible calls "an abomination to Yahweh" include: lying, pride, sacrificing humans, worship of idols, murder, and sexual sins such as adultery and homosexual acts.
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* In teaching his disciples about the end times, Jesus referred to a prophecy by the prophet Daniel about an "abomination of desolation" that would be set up as a rebellion against God, defiling his place of worship.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* The term "abomination" could also be translated by, "something God hates" or "something disgusting" or "disgusting practice" or "very evil action."
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* Depending on the context, ways to translate the phrase, "is an abomination to" could include: "is greatly hated by" or "is disgusting to" or "is totally unacceptable to" or "causes deep disgust."
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* The phrase "abomination of desolation" could be translated as, "defiling object that causes people to be greatly harmed" or "disgusting thing that causes great sorrow."
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(See also: [adultery, adulterous, adulterer, adulteress](../kt/adultery.md) **·** [desecrate](../other/desecrate.md) **·** [desolate, desolation](../other/desolate.md) **·** [idol, idolatrous](../other/idol.md) **·** [sacrifice, offering](../other/sacrifice.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Ezra 09:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezr/09/01)
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* [Genesis 46:33-34](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/46/33)
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* [Isaiah 01:12-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/isa/01/12)
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* [Matthew 24:15-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/24/15)
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* [Proverbs 26:24-26](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/26/24)
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