Bible Dictionary
ACCURSED
Accursed translates the idea of something devoted or banned, especially for destruction because it threatened Israel’s covenant faithfulness. In the New Testament it can also render “anathema,” something placed under a curse.
Biblical Usage
In Israel’s religious life, people, cities, idols, and other things that could corrupt the covenant faith were devoted or banned. Valuable spoil could sometimes be placed in the temple treasury. In the New Testament, “accursed” translates anathema.