תוֹעֵב֣וֹת
𐤕𐤅𐤏𐤁𐤅𐤕
tôwʻêbah
an abomination
A detestable or repugnant thing, practice, or condition; something considered utterly reprehensible and rejected, particularly in the context of social, ritual, or moral order. The term denotes actions, objects, or behaviors that are perceived as fundamentally incompatible with Israelite standards of holiness, purity, or covenantal faithfulness. Its semantic range encompasses ritual infractions (especially non-Israelite worship practices), ethically condemned behaviors, and occasionally acts or objects seen as taboo or contaminating.
Psalms 88:9 · Word #5
Lexicon H8441
| Lemma | תּוֹעֵבַה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤅𐤏𐤁𐤄 |
| Transliteration | tôwʻêbah |
| Strong's | H8441 |
| Definition | A detestable or repugnant thing, practice, or condition; something considered utterly reprehensible and rejected, particularly in the context of social, ritual, or moral order. The term denotes actions, objects, or behaviors that are perceived as fundamentally incompatible with Israelite standards of holiness, purity, or covenantal faithfulness. Its semantic range encompasses ritual infractions (especially non-Israelite worship practices), ethically condemned behaviors, and occasionally acts or objects seen as taboo or contaminating. |
Morphology HNcfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | an abomination |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8441-19
detestable things
| Morphological Notes | Feminine plural common noun, absolute state; substantival form derived from a participial pattern. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root תעב ('to abhor, detest') and denotes that which is loathed or rejected. The plural feminine absolute form is reflected by the English plural 'things,' preserving its substantive and collective sense. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
detestable things
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'detestable things' rightly matches the plural form and sense; no adjustment required. |