### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **qûwṭ**, represented by `{{H6962}}`, is a primitive root meaning to "cut off," which figuratively conveys a sense of detesting, being grieved, or loathing oneself. It appears **7 times** across **7 unique verses** in the Bible, highlighting a specific and intense emotional response to sin and rebellion.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In its biblical usage, `{{H6962}}` expresses a profound sense of grief or disgust. God is described as being **grieved** with the generation that wandered for forty years, a people who erred in their hearts [[Psalms 95:10]]. The word is also used to express the righteous indignation of the godly toward sin, as when the psalmist is **grieved** by those who transgress God's word [[Psalms 119:158]] and those who rise up against the LORD [[Psalms 139:21]]. A central theme, particularly in Ezekiel, is the concept of repentant self-loathing, where Israel, upon remembering their idolatry and abominations, will **lothe** themselves in their own sight ([[Ezekiel 6:9]], [[Ezekiel 36:31]]). A unique usage appears in [[Ezekiel 16:47]], where Israel's corruption is so great that their previous abominations seemed like a very **little** thing.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words provide context for the actions and attitudes that provoke the reaction of `{{H6962}}`:
* `{{H8130}}` **sânêʼ** (to hate): This word is used in parallel with `{{H6962}}` to describe a strong personal opposition to those who are God's enemies. The psalmist asks, "Do not I **hate** them, O LORD, that **hate** thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?" [[Psalms 139:21]].
* `{{H2181}}` **zânâh** (to commit adultery; figuratively, to commit idolatry): This term describes the spiritual unfaithfulness that causes God to be broken and that leads to Israel's eventual self-loathing. Their "whorish heart" and eyes "which go a **whoring** after their idols" are the direct cause of their future grief [[Ezekiel 6:9]].
* `{{H2142}}` **zâkar** (to remember): The act of remembering is the catalyst for the self-loathing described by `{{H6962}}`. It is only when Israel shall **remember** their own evil ways that they will loathe themselves for their iniquities and abominations [[Ezekiel 36:31]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H6962}}` is significant in understanding the nature of sin and repentance.
* **Divine Grief:** The term reveals that God is not impassive toward sin but is emotionally affected and **grieved** by the rebellion of His people. This highlights the personal and relational aspect of the covenant between God and Israel [[Psalms 95:10]].
* **Righteous Indignation:** `{{H6962}}` characterizes the proper response of the faithful toward wickedness. Being **grieved** by those who transgress God’s law is a mark of alignment with God's own heart and a hatred for what He hates ([[Psalms 119:158]], [[Psalms 139:21]]).
* **Repentant Self-Loathing:** The word is crucial to the prophetic promise of restoration. True repentance involves more than just acknowledging sin; it includes a deep, internal **loathing** for one's past evils and abominations, a theme repeated in Ezekiel's prophecies of a renewed people ([[Ezekiel 6:9]], [[Ezekiel 20:43]], [[Ezekiel 36:31]]).
### Summary
In summary, `{{H6962}}` is a powerful term that moves beyond simple sadness to describe a deep-seated detestation and grief in response to sin. It is used to portray God's own pained reaction to unfaithfulness, the righteous believer's visceral opposition to evil, and the profound self-revulsion that marks the beginning of true repentance and restoration. This word captures the sharp, cutting nature of sin's emotional and spiritual consequences.
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