Lexicon haphakpak: Perverse, twisted, deceitful Original Word: הֲפַכְפַךְ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance froward By reduplication from haphak; very perverse -- froward. see HEBREW haphak NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom haphak Definition crooked NASB Translation crooked (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs הֲפַכְמַּךְ adjective crooked, הֲפַכְמַּךְ דֶּרֶךְ אִישׁ וָזָרָ֑ Proverbs 21:8 crooked is the way of a guilty man. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָפַךְ (haphak), which means "to turn," "to overturn," or "to change."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that corresponds to the concept of moral perversity is found in Strong's Greek Number G4646, σκολιός (skolios), which means "crooked" or "perverse." This term is used in the New Testament to describe a generation or behavior that is morally twisted or deviates from the truth. Usage: The word הֲפַכְפַךְ appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of moral perversity or deviation from righteousness. It is used to characterize individuals or actions that are contrary to God's standards. Context: The term הֲפַכְפַךְ is found in the Hebrew Bible and is used to describe a condition of moral and ethical perversity. It is derived from the root הָפַךְ, which means "to turn" or "to overturn," suggesting a fundamental deviation from the intended path or order. This word is often used in a negative context to highlight the contrast between righteous behavior and actions that are considered morally corrupt or deviant. In the biblical narrative, such perversity is often associated with rebellion against God and His commandments, leading to negative consequences for individuals or communities. The use of הֲפַכְפַךְ serves as a warning against the dangers of straying from divine guidance and the importance of adhering to a righteous path. Forms and Transliterations הֲפַכְפַּ֬ךְ הפכפך hă·p̄aḵ·paḵ hafachPach hăp̄aḵpaḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 21:8 HEB: הֲפַכְפַּ֬ךְ דֶּ֣רֶךְ אִ֣ישׁ NAS: man is crooked, But as for the pure, KJV: of man [is] froward and strange: INT: is crooked the way man 1 Occurrence |