What does עָקַשׁ · σκολιός mean in the Bible?
עָקַשׁ · σκολιός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "twisted, perverse, morally distorted".
Hebrew · H6140, G4646
עִקֵּשׁ
To knot or distort ; figuratively, to pervert (act or declare perverse) · crooked
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Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
עָקַשׁH6140to knot or distort ; figuratively, to pervert (act or declare perverse)
σκολιόςG4646crooked
Pronunciationskoliós
Open lexicon entry →What does עִקֵּשׁ (iqqesh) mean in the Bible?
עָקַשׁ · σκολιός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "twisted, perverse, morally distorted".
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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
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 groups1Aligned forms2
Pielintensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action2×
PerfectIsa 59:81×
ImperfectMic 3:91×
Word Origins
עִקֵּשׁ is a primitive root - no further derivation.