Strong's Lexicon Iqqesh: Crooked, perverse, twisted Original Word: עִקֵּשׁ Word Origin: Derived from the root עָקַשׁ (aqash), meaning "to twist" or "to pervert." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4646 (σκολιός, skolios): Meaning "crooked" or "perverse," used in the New Testament to describe moral deviation, similar to "iqqesh." 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 biblical context, it is used to highlight the contrast between the righteous and the wicked, emphasizing the moral deviation of the latter. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, moral integrity and righteousness were highly valued, and the concept of "straightness" was often used metaphorically to describe ethical behavior. The term "iqqesh" would have been understood as a serious moral failing, indicative of a person who deviates from the path of righteousness and justice. This concept is rooted in the broader Ancient Near Eastern understanding of cosmic order, where moral and ethical behavior was seen as aligning with the divine order. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aqash Definition a Tekoan NASB Translation Ikkesh (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עִקֵּשׁ proper name, masculine a Tekoan 2 Samuel 23:26 = 1 Chronicles 11:28; 1 Chronicles 27:9; Εισκα, Εκκις, etc. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ikkesh The same as iqqesh; perverse; Ikkesh, an Israelite -- Ikkesh. see HEBREW iqqesh Forms and Transliterations עִקֵּ֖שׁ עִקֵּשׁ֙ עקש ‘iq·qêš ‘iqqêš ikKeshLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:26 HEB: עִירָ֥א בֶן־ עִקֵּ֖שׁ הַתְּקוֹעִֽי׃ ס NAS: Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, KJV: Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, INT: Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite 1 Chronicles 11:28 1 Chronicles 27:9 3 Occurrences |
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