Strong's Lexicon haphakpak: Perverse, twisted, deceitful Original Word: הֲפַכְפַךְ Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָפַךְ (haphak), meaning "to turn, overturn, change." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is σκολιός (skolios), meaning "crooked" or "perverse," as seen in passages like Philippians 2:15, which speaks of a "crooked and perverse generation." Usage: The term "haphakpak" is used to describe something that is not straightforward or is morally twisted. It often conveys the idea of being deceitful or perverse in character or action. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe individuals or actions that deviate from God's righteous standards. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, integrity and righteousness were highly valued, and deviation from these principles was seen as a serious moral failing. The concept of being "perverse" or "twisted" was not only a personal failing but also a communal concern, as it could lead to social and spiritual decay. The Israelites were called to be a holy people, set apart for God, and any form of deceit or moral corruption was contrary to this calling. 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance froward By reduplication from haphak; very perverse -- froward. see HEBREW haphak 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 |
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