Strong’s H6140

עָקַשׁ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

`aqash

Pronunciation

ah-KASH

Definition

To be perverse, to twist, to make crooked

Meaning

to knot, distort, to pervert

Usage

The Hebrew verb "aqash" primarily conveys the idea of being perverse or twisted, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It is used to describe actions or paths that deviate from what is straight or morally upright. The term often implies a deliberate turning away from righteousness or truth, suggesting moral corruption or deceit.

Bible references

Job 9:20;Proverbs 10:9;Proverbs 28:18;Isaiah 59:8;Micah 3:9