Strong’s H6125

עָקָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

`aqah

Pronunciation

ah-KAH

Definition

To bend, twist, distort

Meaning

constraint

Usage

The Hebrew verb "aqah" primarily conveys the idea of bending or twisting, often in a metaphorical sense. It can imply a distortion of justice or truth, suggesting a deviation from a straight or righteous path. This term is used to describe actions or behaviors that are morally or ethically crooked.

Bible references

Psalm 55:3