עִקֵּשׁ
Distorted ; hence, false
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What does עִקֵּשׁ (‘iqqēš) mean in the Bible?
עִקֵּשׁ (‘iqqēš) is a Hebrew word meaning "distorted ; hence, false". distorted; hence, false BDB: twisted Usage: crooked, froward, perverse. The term describes a life intentionally bent away from God's straight path. This term runs through the canonical themes of Revelation.
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Meaning
Twisted or crooked physically; applied morally to describe perverted, deceitful, or obstinate character and speech
distorted; hence, false BDB: twisted Usage: crooked, froward, perverse.
Why This Word Matters
The term describes a life intentionally bent away from God's straight path. Proverbs 10:9
The word describes a heart that has deviated from the straight path of God's moral order. Proverbs 11:20
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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