Strong’s G4761

στρεβλόω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

strebloó

Pronunciation

streb-LO-o

Definition

To twist, to distort

Meaning

I twist, torture; met: I twist or pervert language.

Usage

The verb "strebloó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of twisting or distorting something, particularly in the context of misinterpreting or misrepresenting words or teachings. It conveys the idea of taking something that is straight or true and bending it out of shape, often with the implication of doing so intentionally or deceitfully.

Bible references

2 Peter 3:16