The meaning of “עִקֵּשׁ”
Understanding ʻiqqêsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
crooked, froward, perverse. - distorted - hence, false 1) twisted, distorted, crooked, perverse, perverted
עִקֵּשׁ
crooked, froward, perverse. - distorted - hence, false 1) twisted, distorted, crooked, perverse, perverted
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:5 | “They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation.” Word: עִקֵּשׁ (ʻiqqêsh) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:27 | “With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself unsavoury.” Word: עִקֵּשׁ (ʻiqqêsh) | |
| Psalms 101:4 | “A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.” Word: עִקֵּשׁ (ʻiqqêsh) | |
| Proverbs 17:20 | “He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.” Word: עִקֵּשׁ (ʻiqqêsh) |
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