◄ 8263. sheqets ►
Strong's Lexicon sheqets: Abomination, detestable thing Original Word: שֶׁקֶץ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: sheqets Pronunciation: SHEH-kets Phonetic Spelling: (sheh'-kets) Definition: filth, an idolatrous object Meaning: The term "sheqets" refers to filth or an idolatrous object. It is used to describe something that is detestable or abominable, often in the context of idolatry or unclean animals. Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁקַץ (shaqats), which means to detest or abhor. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint and the New Testament that aligns with the concept of "sheqets" is βδέλυγμα (bdelugma), Strong's Greek Number G946. This term is used to describe something that is detestable or an abomination, often in the context of idolatry or moral corruption. Usage: The word "sheqets" appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote objects or practices that are considered abominable, particularly in the context of idolatry or ritual impurity. It is used to describe things that are ceremonially unclean and detestable to God. Context: • The term "sheqets" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe objects or practices that are considered detestable or abominable, particularly in the context of idolatry or ritual impurity. It is often associated with things that are ceremonially unclean and are to be avoided by the Israelites. • In Leviticus 11:10-13, "sheqets" is used to describe certain unclean animals that are not to be eaten, as they are considered detestable. The passage outlines dietary laws for the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of maintaining ritual purity. • In Deuteronomy 14:3, the term is again used in the context of dietary laws, reinforcing the idea that certain animals are considered "sheqets" and are not to be consumed. • The use of "sheqets" extends beyond dietary laws to include idolatrous practices and objects. In Ezekiel 8:10, the prophet describes seeing detestable images (sheqets) in the temple, highlighting the abomination of idolatry in the sight of God. • The concept of "sheqets" underscores the biblical theme of holiness and the separation of the sacred from the profane. It serves as a reminder of the need for the people of God to remain pure and distinct from the surrounding nations and their idolatrous practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from an unused word Definition detestation, detestable thing NASB Translation abhorrent (3), detestable (4), detestable thing (1), detestable things (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֶׁ֫קֶץ noun masculineLeviticus 7:21 detestation, detestable thing; — ׳שׁ of the ceremonially unclean. Leviticus 7:21; creatures forbidden as food: water animals without fins or scales Leviticus 11:10,11,12, birds of prey, etc., Leviticus 11:13, winged creeping things Leviticus 11:20; Leviticus 11:23, creeping vermin Leviticus 11:41; Leviticus 11:42 (all P), compare Isaiah 66:17 (+ בְּשַׂר הַחֲזִיר, הָעַכְבָּר); see RSSemitic i. 275, 2nd ed. 293; K 309 f., 2nd ed. 311 f. — Ezekiel 8:10 read probably שִׁקּוּצִים, see שִׁקּוּץ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance abomination From shaqats; filth, i.e. (figuratively and specifically) an idolatrous object -- abominable(-tion). see HEBREW shaqats Forms and Transliterations וְהַשֶּׁ֖קֶץ וְשֶׁ֖קֶץ והשקץ ושקץ שֶׁ֔קֶץ שֶׁ֣קֶץ שֶׁ֥קֶץ שקץ še·qeṣ šeqeṣ Sheketz vehashSheketz veSheketz wə·haš·še·qeṣ wə·še·qeṣ wəhaššeqeṣ wəšeqeṣ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Leviticus 7:21 HEB: א֚וֹ בְּכָל־ שֶׁ֣קֶץ טָמֵ֔א וְאָכַ֛ל NAS: unclean detestable thing, and eats KJV: beast, or any abominable unclean INT: or any detestable unclean and eats Leviticus 11:10 HEB: אֲשֶׁ֣ר בַּמָּ֑יִם שֶׁ֥קֶץ הֵ֖ם לָכֶֽם׃ NAS: that are in the water, they are detestable things to you, KJV: which [is] in the waters, they [shall be] an abomination unto you: INT: that water are detestable like Leviticus 11:11 HEB: וְשֶׁ֖קֶץ יִהְי֣וּ לָכֶ֑ם NAS: and they shall be abhorrent to you; you may not eat KJV: They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat INT: shall be abhorrent become of their flesh Leviticus 11:12 HEB: וְקַשְׂקֶ֖שֶׂת בַּמָּ֑יִם שֶׁ֥קֶץ ה֖וּא לָכֶֽם׃ NAS: fins and scales is abhorrent to you. KJV: in the waters, that [shall be] an abomination unto you. INT: and scales the water is abhorrent he Leviticus 11:13 HEB: לֹ֥א יֵאָכְל֖וּ שֶׁ֣קֶץ הֵ֑ם אֶת־ NAS: the birds; they are abhorrent, not to be eaten: KJV: they shall not be eaten, they [are] an abomination: the eagle, INT: not to be eaten are abhorrent like the eagle Leviticus 11:20 HEB: עַל־ אַרְבַּ֑ע שֶׁ֥קֶץ ה֖וּא לָכֶֽם׃ NAS: on [all] fours are detestable to you. KJV: upon [all] four, [shall be] an abomination unto you. INT: on fours are detestable he Leviticus 11:23 HEB: אַרְבַּ֣ע רַגְלָ֑יִם שֶׁ֥קֶץ ה֖וּא לָכֶֽם׃ NAS: are four-footed are detestable to you. KJV: feet, [shall be] an abomination unto you. INT: have four feet are detestable he Leviticus 11:41 HEB: עַל־ הָאָ֑רֶץ שֶׁ֥קֶץ ה֖וּא לֹ֥א NAS: on the earth is detestable, not to be eaten. KJV: upon the earth [shall be] an abomination; it shall not be eaten. INT: on the earth is detestable he not Leviticus 11:42 HEB: תֹאכְל֖וּם כִּי־ שֶׁ֥קֶץ הֵֽם׃ NAS: you shall not eat them, for they are detestable. KJV: them ye shall not eat; for they [are] an abomination. INT: eat for are detestable do Isaiah 66:17 HEB: בְּשַׂ֣ר הַחֲזִ֔יר וְהַשֶּׁ֖קֶץ וְהָעַכְבָּ֑ר יַחְדָּ֥ו NAS: flesh, detestable things and mice, KJV: flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, INT: flesh swine's detestable and mice together Ezekiel 8:10 HEB: רֶ֤מֶשׂ וּבְהֵמָה֙ שֶׁ֔קֶץ וְכָל־ גִּלּוּלֵ֖י NAS: and beasts [and] detestable things, with all KJV: of creeping things, and abominable beasts, INT: of creeping and beasts detestable all the idols 11 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 8263 11 Occurrences še·qeṣ — 9 Occ. wə·haš·še·qeṣ — 1 Occ. wə·še·qeṣ — 1 Occ.