Strong’s H5354

נָקַט

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

naqat

Pronunciation

naw-kat'

Definition

To be disgusted, to loathe, to feel aversion

Meaning

to loathe

Usage

The Hebrew verb "naqat" conveys a sense of strong aversion or disgust. It is used to describe a deep-seated feeling of loathing or repulsion, often in a moral or spiritual context. This term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but when it appears, it underscores a profound emotional response to something considered detestable or abhorrent.

Bible references

Job 10:1