1 occurrence

'Repulsive' in the Bible

And all Israel heard the news, “Saul has attacked the Philistine garrison, and Israel is now repulsive to the Philistines.” Then the troops were summoned to join Saul at Gilgal.

Verse ConceptsOffenceSmellsHating Peoples

Bible Theasaurus

Abhorrent (32 instances)
Blunt (4 instances)
Brutal (4 instances)
Churlish (1 instance)
Detestable (167 instances)
Harsh (38 instances)
Obscene (16 instances)
Repugnant (10 instances)
Repulsive (18 instances)

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