Hebrew · H6140, G4646

עִקֵּשׁ

To knot or distort ; figuratively, to pervert (act or declare perverse) · crooked

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עָקַשׁ H6140 to knot or distort ; figuratively, to pervert (act or declare perverse)

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σκολιός G4646 crooked

Pronunciation skoliós

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What does עִקֵּשׁ (iqqesh) mean in the Bible?

עָקַשׁ · σκολιός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "twisted, perverse, morally distorted".

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What does עָקַשׁ · σκολιός mean in the Bible?

עָקַשׁ · σκολιός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "twisted, perverse, morally distorted".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6140, G4646?

H6140, G4646 is connected to 5 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. twisted, perverse, morally distorted

Strong's H6140, G4646

Lexical occurrences 5 verses Word forms 1 form 2 references

Source Gloss

twisted, perverse, morally distorted

Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.

Form groups 1 Aligned forms 2

Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 2×

Perfect Isa 59:8 1×

Imperfect Mic 3:9 1×

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