Bdelýssō — G948

Definition

verb

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

1. to render foul, to cause to be abhorred
2. βδελύσσομαι

Usually translated as

abominable, abhor

Origin

from a (presumed) derivative of bdéō (to stink)

Occurrences

Bdelýssō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (1), Revelation (1)

• Romans 2:22 — Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest (βδελυσσόμενος) idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?
• Revelation 21:8 — But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable (ἐβδελυγμένοις), and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.