Strong's H6141 · Hebrew
עִקֵּשׁ
ʻiqqêsh · /ik-kashe'/
Definition
distorted; hence, false
KJV: crooked, froward, perverse.
Root / derivation: from H6140 (עָקַשׁ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עִקֵּשׁ across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms2 verses
Proverbs7 verses
Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths:
Proverbs 8:8All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. froward: Heb. wreathed
Proverbs 11:20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
Proverbs 17:20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. He that hath a froward: Heb. The froward of heart
Proverbs 19:1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Proverbs 22:5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
Proverbs 28:6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6141 (ʻiqqêsh) mean?
distorted; hence, false
How many times does H6141 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6141 (עִקֵּשׁ) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “froward.”
How is ʻiqqêsh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6141 is rendered as “froward” (6×), “perverse” (4×), “crooked” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עִקֵּשׁ come from?
from H6140 (עָקַשׁ);