Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עִקְּשׁוּת”
Understanding ʻiqqᵉshûwth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
[idiom] froward. - perversity 1) distortion, crookedness
H6143
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עִקְּשׁוּת
Phoneticik-kesh-ooth'
Transliterationʻiqqᵉshûwth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
[idiom] froward. - perversity 1) distortion, crookedness
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 4:24 | “Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.” Word: עִקְּשׁוּת (ʻiqqᵉshûwth) | |
| Proverbs 6:12 | “A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.” Word: עִקְּשׁוּת (ʻiqqᵉshûwth) |
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