◄ 6143. iqqeshuth ►
Strong's Lexicon iqqeshuth: Perversity, crookedness Original Word: עִקְּשׁוּת Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: `iqqshuwth Pronunciation: ik-keh-SHOOTH Phonetic Spelling: (ik-kesh-ooth') Definition: perversity Meaning: The term עִקְּשׁוּת refers to perversity, crookedness, or moral distortion. It conveys the idea of a deviation from what is right or true, often implying a deliberate turning away from uprightness. Word Origin: Derived from the root עָקַשׁ (ʿaqash), which means to twist or to pervert. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that corresponds to the concept of moral uprightness, as opposed to perversity, is found in Strong's Greek Number G18, ἀγαθός (agathos), which means good or beneficial. While ἀγαθός does not directly translate to perversity, it represents the antithesis of moral crookedness, highlighting the qualities of goodness and righteousness that are absent in עִקְּשׁוּת. Usage: The word is used in the context of moral and ethical behavior, often describing a state of being that is contrary to righteousness. It is typically used to characterize actions, thoughts, or paths that are morally twisted or corrupt. Context: The Hebrew term עִקְּשׁוּת (ʿiqqeshuth) appears in the Old Testament to describe a state of moral perversity or crookedness. It is often associated with the behavior of individuals who deviate from the path of righteousness and truth. This term is used to highlight the contrast between the righteous and the wicked, emphasizing the moral and ethical implications of one's actions. In the book of Proverbs, עִקְּשׁוּת is used to describe the waywardness of the wicked, as seen in Proverbs 11:20: "The LORD detests those with crooked hearts, but He delights in those whose ways are blameless." Here, the term underscores the divine disapproval of moral corruption and the value placed on integrity and uprightness. The concept of עִקְּשׁוּת is not limited to individual behavior but can also describe societal or communal deviation from God's laws and principles. It serves as a warning against the consequences of straying from divine guidance and the importance of adhering to a path of righteousness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from aqash Definition crookedness NASB Translation deceitful (1), perverse (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עִקְּשׁוּת noun feminine crookedness: — construct מֶּה ׳ע crookedness of mouth Proverbs 4:24; Proverbs 6:12 (compare עִקֵּשׁ Proverbs 19:1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance froward From iqqesh; perversity -- X froward. see HEBREW iqqesh Forms and Transliterations עִקְּשׁ֣וּת עִקְּשׁ֥וּת עקשות ‘iq·qə·šūṯ ‘iqqəšūṯ ikkeShut Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Proverbs 4:24 HEB: הָסֵ֣ר מִ֭מְּךָ עִקְּשׁ֣וּת פֶּ֑ה וּלְז֥וּת NAS: Put away from you a deceitful mouth KJV: Put away from thee a froward mouth, INT: Put at A deceitful mouth devious Proverbs 6:12 HEB: אָ֑וֶן ה֝וֹלֵ֗ךְ עִקְּשׁ֥וּת פֶּֽה׃ NAS: Is the one who walks with a perverse mouth, KJV: man, walketh with a froward mouth. INT: A wicked walks A perverse mouth 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 6143 2 Occurrences ‘iq·qə·šūṯ — 2 Occ.