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The meaning of עִקְּשׁוּת

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Definition

[idiom] froward. - perversity 1) distortion, crookedness

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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
ReferenceText
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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