6143. iqqeshuth

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, crookedness
Meaning: perversity

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

froward

From iqqesh; perversity -- X froward.

see HEBREW iqqesh

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).

Topical Lexicon

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.

Forms and Transliterations

עִקְּשׁ֣וּת עִקְּשׁ֥וּת עקשות ‘iq·qə·šūṯ ‘iqqəšūṯ ikkeShut

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.