Strong’s H3973

מָאוֹס

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

ma'owc

Pronunciation

maw-ose'

Definition

Rejection, loathing, abhorrence

Meaning

refuse

Usage

The Hebrew word "maos" conveys a strong sense of rejection or loathing. It is often used in the context of something being despised or considered detestable. This term can describe both human attitudes towards objects or actions and divine attitudes towards sin or disobedience.

Bible references

Lamentations 3:45;Lamentations 5:22