Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עִקֵּשׁ”
Understanding ʻIqqêsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the same as עִקֵּשׁ; perverse Ikkesh. - § Ikkesh = "twisted" - Ikkesh, an Israelite 1) father of Ira, the Tekoite, and o...
H6142
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עִקֵּשׁ
Phoneticik-kashe'
TransliterationʻIqqêsh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as עִקֵּשׁ; perverse Ikkesh. - § Ikkesh = "twisted" - Ikkesh, an Israelite 1) father of Ira, the Tekoite, and one of David's mighty warriors
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 23:26 | “Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,” Word: עִקֵּשׁ (ʻIqqêsh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 11:28 | “Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi–ezer the Antothite,” Word: עִקֵּשׁ (ʻIqqêsh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 27:9 | “The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.” Word: עִקֵּשׁ (ʻIqqêsh) |