ABOMINATION

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Things that are, to God
Idolatry
The graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire: thou shalt not desire the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it unto thee, lest thou be snared therein: for it is an abomination to the Lord thy God. (Deuteronomy 7:2525The graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire: thou shalt not desire the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it unto thee, lest thou be snared therein: for it is an abomination to the Lord thy God. (Deuteronomy 7:25))
Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the Lord, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen. (Deuteronomy 27:1515Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the Lord, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen. (Deuteronomy 27:15))
They provoked him to jealousy with strange gods, with abominations provoked they him to anger. (Deuteronomy 32:1616They provoked him to jealousy with strange gods, with abominations provoked they him to anger. (Deuteronomy 32:16))
Unjust weights and measures
Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small. Thou shalt not have in thine house divers measures, a great and a small. But thou shalt have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just measure shalt thou have: that thy days may be lengthened in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the Lord thy God. (Deuteronomy 25:13-1613Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small. 14Thou shalt not have in thine house divers measures, a great and a small. 15But thou shalt have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just measure shalt thou have: that thy days may be lengthened in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. 16For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the Lord thy God. (Deuteronomy 25:13‑16))
A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. (Proverbs 11:11A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. (Proverbs 11:1))
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. (Proverbs 20:11Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. (Proverbs 20:1))
Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord; and a false balance is not good. (Proverbs 20:2323Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord; and a false balance is not good. (Proverbs 20:23))
Uncleanness
Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. (Leviticus 18:2222Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. (Leviticus 18:22))
If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them. (Leviticus 20:1313If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them. (Leviticus 20:13))
Her former husband, which sent her away, may not take her again to be his wife, after that she is defiled; for that is abomination before the Lord: and thou shalt not cause the land to sin, which the Lord thy God giveth thee for an inheritance. (Deuteronomy 24:44Her former husband, which sent her away, may not take her again to be his wife, after that she is defiled; for that is abomination before the Lord: and thou shalt not cause the land to sin, which the Lord thy God giveth thee for an inheritance. (Deuteronomy 24:4))
Incest
None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness: I am the Lord. The nakedness of thy father, or the nakedness of thy mother, shalt thou not uncover: she is thy mother; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. The nakedness of thy father's wife shalt thou not uncover: it is thy father's nakedness. The nakedness of thy sister, the daughter of thy father, or daughter of thy mother, whether she be born at home, or born abroad, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover. The nakedness of thy son's daughter, or of thy daughter's daughter, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover: for theirs is thine own nakedness. The nakedness of thy father's wife's daughter, begotten of thy father, she is thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: she is thy father's near kinswoman. Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother's sister: for she is thy mother's near kinswoman. Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt. Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy daughter in law: she is thy son's wife; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it is thy brother's nakedness. Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of a woman and her daughter, neither shalt thou take her son's daughter, or her daughter's daughter, to uncover her nakedness; for they are her near kinswomen: it is wickedness. Neither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time. (Leviticus 18:6-186None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness: I am the Lord. 7The nakedness of thy father, or the nakedness of thy mother, shalt thou not uncover: she is thy mother; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. 8The nakedness of thy father's wife shalt thou not uncover: it is thy father's nakedness. 9The nakedness of thy sister, the daughter of thy father, or daughter of thy mother, whether she be born at home, or born abroad, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover. 10The nakedness of thy son's daughter, or of thy daughter's daughter, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover: for theirs is thine own nakedness. 11The nakedness of thy father's wife's daughter, begotten of thy father, she is thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. 12Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: she is thy father's near kinswoman. 13Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother's sister: for she is thy mother's near kinswoman. 14Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt. 15Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy daughter in law: she is thy son's wife; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. 16Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it is thy brother's nakedness. 17Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of a woman and her daughter, neither shalt thou take her son's daughter, or her daughter's daughter, to uncover her nakedness; for they are her near kinswomen: it is wickedness. 18Neither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time. (Leviticus 18:6‑18))
Lying with a woman in her menses
Neither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time. (Leviticus 18:1818Neither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time. (Leviticus 18:18))
Moreover thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbor's wife, to defile thyself with her. (Leviticus 18:2020Moreover thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbor's wife, to defile thyself with her. (Leviticus 18:20))
Adultery
Moreover thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbor's wife, to defile thyself with her. (Leviticus 18:2020Moreover thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbor's wife, to defile thyself with her. (Leviticus 18:20))
Sodomy
Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion. (Leviticus 18:22-2322Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. 23Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion. (Leviticus 18:22‑23))
Offering seed to Molech
And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the Lord. (Leviticus 18:2121And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the Lord. (Leviticus 18:21))
Offering children in sacrifice
There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, (Deuteronomy 18:1010There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, (Deuteronomy 18:10))
Sorcery and necromancy
There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. (Deuteronomy 18:10-1110There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, 11Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. (Deuteronomy 18:10‑11))
The hire of a whore and price of a dog, as a consecrated gift
Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the Lord thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination unto the Lord thy God. (Deuteronomy 23:1818Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the Lord thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination unto the Lord thy God. (Deuteronomy 23:18))
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God. (Deuteronomy 22:55The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God. (Deuteronomy 22:5))
For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous. (Proverbs 3:3232For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous. (Proverbs 3:32))
These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. (Proverbs 6:16-1916These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. (Proverbs 6:16‑19))
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. (Proverbs 8:77For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. (Proverbs 8:7))
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. (Proverbs 11:2020They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. (Proverbs 11:20))
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. (Proverbs 12:2222Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. (Proverbs 12:22))
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. (Proverbs 15:8-98The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 9The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. (Proverbs 15:8‑9))
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. (Proverbs 15:2626The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. (Proverbs 15:26))
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. (Proverbs 16:55Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. (Proverbs 16:5))
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord. (Proverbs 17:1515He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord. (Proverbs 17:15))
Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the Lord. (Proverbs 20:1010Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the Lord. (Proverbs 20:10))
Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord; and a false balance is not good. (Proverbs 20:2323Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord; and a false balance is not good. (Proverbs 20:23))
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? (Proverbs 21:2727The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? (Proverbs 21:27))
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. (Proverbs 24:99The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. (Proverbs 24:9))
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. (Proverbs 28:99He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. (Proverbs 28:9))
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. (Proverbs 29:2727An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. (Proverbs 29:27))