Piggûwl — H6292

Definition

masculine noun

properly, fetid, i.e. (figuratively) unclean (ceremonially)

1. foul thing, refuse
1. unclean sacrificial flesh (only use)

Usually translated as

abominable, abomination

Origin

or piggul; from an unused root meaning to stink

Greek equivalents

• bébēlos (G952)
• míasma (G3393)
• molýnō (G3435)

Occurrences

Piggûwl occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Leviticus (2), Isaiah (1), Ezekiel (1)

• Leviticus 7:18 — And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings be eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him that offereth it: it shall be an abomination (פִּגּ֣וּל), and the soul that eateth of it shall bear his iniquity.
• Leviticus 19:7 — And if it be eaten at all on the third day, it is abominable (פִּגּ֥וּל); it shall not be accepted.
• Isaiah 65:4 — Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine’s flesh, and broth of abominable (פִּגֻּלִ֖ים) things is in their vessels;
• Ezekiel 4:14 — Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! behold, my soul hath not been polluted: for from my youth up even till now have I not eaten of that which dieth of itself, or is torn in pieces; neither came there abominable (פִּגּֽוּל) flesh into my mouth.