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abhor

Meaning of “abhor”

To hate extremely, detest, reject, or regard with loathing.

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First occurrence: Leviticus 26:11

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1 Samuel 27:12
And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever.
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1611 witness · 1 Samuel 27:12 · retained source text

And Achish beleeued Dauid, saying, Hee hath made his people Israel vtterly to abhorre him, therefore hee shall be my seruant for euer.

1611 marginal noteHebr. to stinke.

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