Strong’s H6127

עָקַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

`aqal

Pronunciation

ah-KAHL

Definition

To twist, to pervert, to make crooked

Meaning

to wrest

Usage

The Hebrew verb "aqal" primarily means to twist or make something crooked. It is often used metaphorically to describe actions or behaviors that deviate from a straight or righteous path, implying moral or ethical corruption. The term can also refer to the distortion of justice or truth.

Bible references

Habakkuk 1:4