βδέλυγμα (bdélygma) — Abomination

Greek word study: βδέλυγμα (bdélygma), Strong's G946. a detestation, i.e. (specially) idolatry

GreekStrong's G946
Quick definition
Greek word
βδέλυγμα (bdélygma)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a detestation, i.e. (specially) idolatry

Word study
Derivation: from G948 (βδελύσσω);

KJV translation words: abomination

Where this word appears

Strong's G946 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 24:15 and last appears in Revelation 21:27.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

abomination ×3abominations ×1an abomination ×1of abominations ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

βδέλυγμα ×4βδελυγμάτων ×2

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×3Matthew ×1Mark ×1Luke ×1

Verses (all 6)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G948 βδελύσσω (bdelýssō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does bdélygma (G946) mean?

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

How is G946 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G946 as: abomination.

How often does βδέλυγμα (bdélygma) appear?

Strong's G946 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 24:15 and last appears in Revelation 21:27.