שִׁקּוּצִ֖ים
𐤔𐤒𐤅𐤑𐤉𐤌
shiqqûwts
detestable things
An object or thing regarded as detestable, abominable, or ritually abhorrent, especially used for items, practices, or idols associated with cults considered forbidden or impure in the Hebrew Bible. The term communicates intense aversion or condemnation, particularly toward foreign religious objects or acts considered ritually or morally unacceptable to Israelite norms.
Hosea 9:10 · Word #17
Lexicon H8251
| Lemma | שִׁקּוּץ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤒𐤅𐤑 |
| Transliteration | shiqqûwts |
| Strong's | H8251 |
| Definition | An object or thing regarded as detestable, abominable, or ritually abhorrent, especially used for items, practices, or idols associated with cults considered forbidden or impure in the Hebrew Bible. The term communicates intense aversion or condemnation, particularly toward foreign religious objects or acts considered ritually or morally unacceptable to Israelite norms. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | detestable things |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8251-09
detestable cult-objects
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural noun denotes objects regarded with intense abhorrence, especially forbidden cultic items or idols. "Detestable cult-objects" preserves both the root sense of abhorrence (שׁקץ) and the masculine plural form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
detestable cult-objects
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Accurately conveys the Hebrew plural and ritual nuance per SILEX; no modification needed. |