Strong’s H8251

שִׁקּוּץ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shiqquwts

Pronunciation

shik-KOOTS

Definition

Abomination, detestable thing

Meaning

disgusting, filthy, idolatrous, an idol

Usage

The term "shiqquts" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote something that is detestable or abominable, often in the context of idolatry or practices that are abhorrent to God. It is frequently associated with pagan idols and practices that defile the holiness of God's people and land.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 29:17;1 Kings 11:5;1 Kings 11:7;1 Kings 11:7;2 Kings 23:13;2 Kings 23:13;2 Kings 23:24;2 Chronicles 15:8;Isaiah 66:3;Jeremiah 4:1;Jeremiah 7:30;Jeremiah 13:27;Jeremiah 16:18;Jeremiah 32:34;Ezekiel 5:11;Ezekiel 7:20;Ezekiel 11:18;Ezekiel 11:21;Ezekiel 20:7;Ezekiel 20:8;Ezekiel 20:30;Ezekiel 37:23;Daniel 9:27;Daniel 11:31;Daniel 12:11