Strong’s H6141

עִקֵּשׁ

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

`iqqesh

Pronunciation

ik-KAYSH

Definition

Crooked, perverse, twisted

Meaning

distorted, false

Usage

The Hebrew word "iqqesh" is used to describe something that is not straight or is morally twisted. It often refers to a person or behavior that is deceitful, morally corrupt, or contrary to God's ways. In the context of the Bible, it is used to highlight the contrast between the righteous and the wicked, emphasizing the moral and ethical deviations of the latter.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 32:5;2 Samuel 22:27;Psalm 18:26;Psalm 101:4;Proverbs 2:15;Proverbs 8:8;Proverbs 11:20;Proverbs 17:20;Proverbs 19:1;Proverbs 22:5;Proverbs 28:6