Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָקַל”
Understanding ʻâqal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
wrong. - to wrest 1) to bend, twist 1a) (Pual) to be bent out of shape, be distorted, be crooked
H6127
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָקַל
Phoneticaw-kal'
Transliterationʻâqal
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
wrong. - to wrest 1) to bend, twist 1a) (Pual) to be bent out of shape, be distorted, be crooked
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Habakkuk 1:4 | “Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.” Word: עָקַל (ʻâqal) |
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