Strong’s H8263

שֶׁקֶץ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

sheqets

Pronunciation

SHEH-kets

Definition

Abomination, detestable thing

Meaning

filth, an idolatrous object

Usage

The term "sheqets" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote something that is considered abominable or detestable, particularly in the context of ritual purity and dietary laws. It often refers to unclean animals and practices that are forbidden to the Israelites. The word conveys a strong sense of revulsion and is associated with things that are ritually impure or morally repugnant.

Bible references

Leviticus 7:21;Leviticus 11:10;Leviticus 11:11;Leviticus 11:12;Leviticus 11:13;Leviticus 11:20;Leviticus 11:23;Leviticus 11:41;Leviticus 11:42;Isaiah 66:17;Ezekiel 8:10