Both Uses of
abhor
in
Proverbs
- 22:14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.†
Chpt 22 *abhorred = hated or detested
- 24:24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: 24:25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.†
Chpt 24abhor = hate or detest
Definition:
to hate or detest something
Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice):
As compared to "hate", "despise", or "loathe", "abhor" is often chosen to indicate moral revulsion.
As compared to "hate", "despise", or "loathe", "abhor" is often chosen to indicate moral revulsion.