In much of my correspondence, the question of whether or not I’m aware of what the Bible calls an “abomination” keeps coming up, and the answer to that is yes, I am well aware. In fact, here’s a short list of just some of the things the Bible calls an abomination (there are 67 things listed in all), in case you’re wondering about it…Cheating is an abomination (Mic. 6:10).
A proud look is an abomination (Pro. 6:16-17).
A lying tongue is an abomination (Pro. 6:17; 12:22).
Hands that shed innocent blood are an abomination (Pro. 6:17).
A wicked scheming heart is an abomination (Pro. 6:18).
Feet that are quick to sin are an abomination (Pro. 6:18).
A false witness that speaks lies is an abomination (Pro. 6:19).
A sower of discord among brethren is an abomination (Pro. 6:19).
A false balance or scale is an abomination (Pro. 11:1).
The sacrifices of the wicked are an abomination (Pro. 15:8; 21:27).
The proud of heart are an abomination (Pro. 16:5).
Condemning the just is an abomination (Pro. 17:15).
Divers, dishonest weights are an abomination (Pro. 20:10, 23).
Divers, dishonest measures are an abomination (Pro. 20:10).
Refusing to hear the law is an abomination (Pro. 28:9).
The prayers of a rebel are an abomination (Pro. 28:9).
Eating the flesh of a peace offering on the 3rd day is an abomination (Lev. 7:18).
Taking ornaments from idols when they are being destroyed is an abomination (Dt. 7:25-26).
Any Idolatrous practices are abominations (Dt. 12:31; 13:14; 17:4; 18:9; 20:18; 29:17).
Offering an imperfect animal to God as a sacrifice is an abomination (Dt. 17:1).
Re-marriage of former companions is an abomination (Dt. 24:1-4).
Cheating others is an abomination (Dt. 25:13-16).
Making images or idols is an abomination (Dt. 27:15).
Incense offered by hypocrites is an abomination (Isa. 1:13).
Eating unclean things (pork, shellfish, etc.) is an abomination (Isa. 66:17).
Offering human sacrifices is an abomination (Jer. 32:35).
Robbery is an abomination (Ezek. 18: 6-13).
Oppression of others, particularly the poor or vulnerable is an abomination (Ezek. 18: 6-13).
Violence is an abomination (Ezek. 18: 6-13).
Breaking vows is an abomination (Ezek. 18: 6-13).
Lending with interest to a brother is an abomination (Ezek. 18: 6-13).
Sleeping with a menstruous woman is an abomination (Ezek. 18: 6-13).
Hardness of heart is an abomination (Ezek. 18: 6-13).
Injustice is an abomination (Ezek. 18:6-13).
Things highly esteemed by man are an abomination (Lk. 16:15).
I could go on, but, suffice it to say, according to Biblical standards we are probably all guilty of regularly committing abominations (ever had a “proud look” on your face, or eaten a pork chop?), so we need to keep the use of that word in perspective. Thank God for the Lamb of God who took away the sin of the world!
