TheWay BibleHome›Strong's concordance›H6127
עָקַל H6127
H6127 is the Hebrew word עָקַל, transliterated ʻâqal and said aw-kal'. The King James Version most often renders it therefore wrong.
What it means
to wrest.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: wrong.
Verses using עָקַל
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Habakkuk 1:4 · KJV
Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.
Common questions
What does Strong's H6127 mean?
H6127 is the Hebrew word עָקַל (ʻâqal), meaning to wrest.
How is H6127 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it therefore wrong (1 time).
How many times does H6127 appear in the Bible?
עָקַל (ʻâqal) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6127 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
Nearby entries
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.