Definition: The term "AJA" in Hebrew scripture, as found in the New King James Version (KJV), translates to "Abominations," a term from ancient Gittite literature that refers to the things that were created by human hands and tools not only for their own purposes but also for harm, sin, or idolatry. This term is often used in context of evil or wickedness. The word "AJA" appears twice in Hebrew Scripture. The first occurrence appears in Deuteronomy 10:26-33 when God's people are commanded to not worship idols, a practice that led to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 18:24. The second occurrence is found in Malachi 3:2-5 where Malachi is calling on Israelites to heed God’s commands by "not making their own gods." In each instance, these verses allude to the evil and wickedness of idolatry. The term's meaning implies that idolatry or other practices that have no divine origin are considered abominations. These practices can include things like worshiping false gods, violating religious laws and customs, and engaging in behavior that is contrary to God’s commands, such as stealing from the poor, defrauding others, or causing harm to people around them. It's important to note that this term was used by God's people during the time of Samuel (1 Samuel 2:6), but it wasn't until after the Babylonian Exile (9:4) when the Jewish people began to realize its potential for destruction and began rejecting idolatry.
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