שֶׁקֶץ (sheqets) — Abominable

Hebrew word study: שֶׁקֶץ (sheqets), Strong's H8263. filth, i.e. (figuratively and specifically) an idolatrous object

HebrewStrong's H8263
Quick definition
Hebrew word
שֶׁקֶץ (sheqets)
Pronounced: sheh'-kets

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

filth, i.e. (figuratively and specifically) an idolatrous object

Word study
Derivation: from H8262 (שָׁקַץ);

KJV translation words: abominable(-tion).

Where this word appears

Strong's H8263 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Leviticus 7:21 and last appears in Ezekiel 8:10.

How it is rendered in the text

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

is a detestable thing ×4are detestable things ×2detestable thing ×2and detestable things ×1and the detestable thing ×1are a detestable thing ×1

Forms found in the text

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

שֶׁקֶץ ×9וְהַשֶּׁקֶץ ×1וְשֶׁקֶץ ×1

Books where it appears most

Leviticus ×9Isaiah ×1Ezekiel ×1

Verses (all 11)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H8262 שָׁקַץ (shâqats).

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 sheqets (H8263) mean?

Filth, i.e. (figuratively and specifically) an idolatrous object.

How is H8263 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H8263 as: abominable(-tion)..

How often does שֶׁקֶץ (sheqets) appear?

Strong's H8263 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Leviticus 7:21 and last appears in Ezekiel 8:10.