Strong's Lexicon aqal: To twist, to pervert, to make crooked Original Word: עָקַל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is "σκολιός" (skolios), which also means crooked or perverse. This term appears in the New Testament, such as in Philippians 2:15, where believers are called to be blameless in the midst of a "crooked and perverse generation." Usage: The Hebrew verb "aqal" primarily means to twist or make something crooked. It is often used metaphorically to describe actions or behaviors that deviate from a straight or righteous path, implying moral or ethical corruption. The term can also refer to the distortion of justice or truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of a "straight path" was often associated with righteousness and adherence to God's laws. Conversely, a "crooked path" symbolized moral deviation and sin. The imagery of paths and roads was a common metaphor in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting the journey of life and one's relationship with God. The act of making something crooked, therefore, was seen as a serious moral failing, often associated with deceit and injustice. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to bend, twist NASB Translation perverted (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָקַל] verb. bend, twist (Late Hebrew especially in derivatives; ᵑ7 in derivatives; Syriac  twist, in derived species; Arabic  bind camel's folded fore-shank and arm together); — Pu`al be bent out of shape, crooked, Participle figurative מִשְׁמּט מְעֻקָּל Habakkuk 1:4 crooked justice. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wrong A primitive root; to wrest -- wrong. Forms and Transliterations מְעֻקָּֽל׃ מעקל׃ mə‘uqqāl mə·‘uq·qāl meukKalLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Habakkuk 1:4 HEB: יֵצֵ֥א מִשְׁפָּ֖ט מְעֻקָּֽל׃ NAS: justice comes out perverted. KJV: about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment INT: comes justice perverted 1 Occurrence |
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