# but do not believe him

"but do not believe what he says"

# for there are seven abominations in his heart

The number seven represents completeness. Possible meanings are 1) "abominations" refers to attitudes that God hates. Alternate translation: "for his heart is completely filled with hateful things" or 2) "abominations" refers to his hatred for people. Alternate translation: "for his heart is completely filled with hatred" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])