Original Word: פִגּוּל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: pigguwl
Pronunciation: pig-gool'
Phonetic Spelling: (pig-gool')
Definition: Unclean, foul, abominable
Meaning: foul, unclean

abomination,

Or piggul {pig-gool'}; from an unused root meaning to stink; properly, fetid, i.e. (figuratively) unclean (ceremonially) -- abominable(-tion, thing).

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
foul thing, refuse
NASB Translation
offense (1), offensive thing (1), unclean (1), unclean meat (1).

[מִּגּוּל] noun masculine^{Leviticus 7:18} foul thing, refuse, but only as technical term of unclean sacrificial flesh; — it is ׳פ if eaten on third day Leviticus 7:18 (P), Leviticus 19:7 (H); compare ׳בְּשַׂר פ Ezekiel 4:14 (undefined); plural מְרַק מִּגֻּלִים Isaiah 65:4 broth of refuse things (Kt פרק), RS^{Sem i. 325, 2nd ed. 343} thinks of flesh with the blood; Du^{on the passage of mice and other unclean animals}.

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּגַל (pagal), which conveys the idea of being foul or spoiled.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G952 (βδέλυγμα, bdelugma): Refers to something detestable or abominable, often used in the context of idolatry or moral corruption.
• G3393 (μιαίνω, miaino): Means to defile or pollute, particularly in a ceremonial or moral sense.
• G3435 (μολύνω, moluno): To stain or defile, used in contexts of moral or ceremonial impurity.

These Greek terms, while not direct translations, share thematic connections with "piggul" in their emphasis on impurity and defilement, reflecting similar concerns in the New Testament regarding holiness and the avoidance of what is spiritually or morally corrupt.

Usage: The word "piggul" is used in the context of the Hebrew Bible to describe offerings that are considered unclean or abominable, particularly when they do not meet the required standards set by the Law. It is often associated with the idea of ritual impurity.

Context: • The term "piggul" appears in the context of the Levitical laws concerning sacrifices. It is specifically mentioned in Leviticus 7:18, Leviticus 19:7, and Ezekiel 4:14. In these passages, "piggul" is used to describe offerings that have become unacceptable due to improper handling or timing, rendering them unfit for consumption or offering to God.
• In Leviticus 7:18 (BSB), it is stated: "If any of the meat of his peace offering is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted. It will not be credited to the one who offers it; it will be impure. The one who eats it will bear his iniquity."
• The concept of "piggul" underscores the importance of adhering to the divine instructions for sacrifices, emphasizing the holiness and purity required in worship practices. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the need for reverence in approaching God.
• The term also highlights the broader theological theme of purity versus impurity, a central concern in the Levitical code, which seeks to maintain the sanctity of the community and its relationship with God.

פִּגֻּלִ֖ים פִּגּ֣וּל פִּגּ֥וּל פִּגּֽוּל׃ פגול פגול׃ פגלים pig·gu·lîm pig·gūl pigGul piggūl pigguLim piggulîmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts