6142. Iqqesh
Lexicon
Iqqesh: Crooked, perverse, twisted

Original Word: עִקֵּשׁ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Iqqesh
Pronunciation: ik-KAYSH
Phonetic Spelling: (ik-kashe')
Definition: Crooked, perverse, twisted
Meaning: Ikkesh

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Ikkesh

The same as iqqesh; perverse; Ikkesh, an Israelite -- Ikkesh.

see HEBREW iqqesh

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from 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.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָקַשׁ (âqash), meaning "to twist" or "to pervert."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Ikkesh, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament writings.

Usage: The name Ikkesh appears in the context of a genealogical record in the Old Testament. It is specifically used to identify a person in the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin.

Context: Ikkesh is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Ira, one of David's mighty warriors. The reference to Ikkesh is found in 1 Chronicles 11:28 and 1 Chronicles 27:9. In these passages, Ikkesh is noted as a Tekoite, indicating his association with the town of Tekoa. His son, Ira, is recognized for his valor and service in King David's army, being listed among the elite group known as "David's Mighty Men." The mention of Ikkesh highlights the importance of familial lineage and the valorous deeds of his descendants in the biblical narrative.

Forms and Transliterations
עִקֵּ֖שׁ עִקֵּשׁ֙ עקש ‘iq·qêš ‘iqqêš ikKesh
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Englishman'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
HEB: עִירָ֤א בֶן־ עִקֵּשׁ֙ הַתְּקוֹעִ֔י אֲבִיעֶ֖זֶר
NAS: the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
KJV: the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
INT: Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite Abiezer

1 Chronicles 27:9
HEB: עִירָ֥א בֶן־ עִקֵּ֖שׁ הַתְּקוֹעִ֑י וְעַל֙
NAS: the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite;
KJV: the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite:
INT: Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite and in

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6142
3 Occurrences


‘iq·qêš — 3 Occ.















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