THEOSISJerome of Stridon
Instead of the term abominations, which is referred to in Hebrew as ѕесuѕe, Simmachus interpreted it as disgusting (nauseas), while Aquila in his second edition rendered it as repulsions (abscississions). This illustrates the necessity of removing from sight those foul substances and distasteful elements that not only obstruct vision but also induce revulsion in those who behold them. The term gelule is another Hebrew word, translated as fabrications in the Septuagint, and by Aquila in his first edition as uncleanness, and in his second edition, along with Simmachus and Theodotion, as idols; we have similarly adopted this understanding here.
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The Lord instructs them, upon their exodus from Egypt, to forget the idols they had worshipped for so long, urging them to clear their sight of those things they should not even gaze upon and to cease relying on that which had previously defiled them. The Lord declares, "I am your God" and calls them away from the monstrosities of Egypt and the detestable fabrications of various kinds. Likewise, we who emerge from our own Egypt are commanded to rid ourselves of the abominations that cloud our vision, that is, we must not be swayed by the distractions we once allowed while living in a worldly state, nor defiled by the idols of Egypt, which represent the philosophies and heresies aptly labeled as idols.
Additionally, we must turn our eyes away from deceptions, or better yet, from the abominations of the Egyptians—such as arenas, circuses, theatres, and all that taints the purity of the soul, penetrating it through the senses. This aligns with the scriptural truth that "Death will come in through your windows" (Jeremiah 9:21).