βδελύσσω (bdelýssō) — Abhor

Greek word study: βδελύσσω (bdelýssō), Strong's G948. to be disgusted, i.e. (by implication) detest (especially of idolatry)

GreekStrong's G948
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Greek word
βδελύσσω (bdelýssō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: from a (presumed) derivative of (to stink);

KJV translation words: abhor, abominable

Where this word appears

Strong's G948 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 2:22 and last appears in Revelation 21:8.

How it is rendered in the text

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

abhorring ×1having made themselves abominable ×1

Forms found in the text

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

βδελυσσόμενος ×1ἐβδελυγμένοις ×1

Books where it appears most

Romans ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Romans 2:22 — βδελυσσόμενος — abhorring
  • Revelation 21:8 — ἐβδελυγμένοις — having made themselves abominable

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G946 βδέλυγμα (bdélygma), G947 βδελυκτός (bdelyktós).

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 bdelýssō (G948) mean?

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

How is G948 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G948 as: abhor, abominable.

How often does βδελύσσω (bdelýssō) appear?

Strong's G948 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 2:22 and last appears in Revelation 21:8.