פָּתַל (pâthal) — Froward
Hebrew word study: פָּתַל (pâthal), Strong's H6617. to twine, i.e. (literally) to struggle or (figuratively) be (morally) tortuous
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
to twine, i.e. (literally) to struggle or (figuratively) be (morally) tortuous
KJV translation words: (shew self) froward, shew self unsavoury, wrestle.
Strong's H6617 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 30:8 and last appears in Proverbs 8:8.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 5)
- Genesis 30:8 — נִפְתַּלְתִּי — I have wrestled
- 2 Samuel 22:27 — תִּתַּפָּל — you show yourself twisted
- Job 5:13 — נִפְתָּלִים — tortuous people
- Psalms 18:26 — תִּתְפַּתָּל — you show yourself twisted
- Proverbs 8:8 — נִפְתָּל — is a twisted thing
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: H5319 נַפְתּוּל (naphtûwl), H5321 נַפְתָּלִי (Naphtâlîy), H6616 פָּתִיל (pâthîyl), H6618 פְּתַלְתֹּל (pᵉthaltôl).
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Frequently asked questions
What does pâthal (H6617) mean?
To twine, i.e. (literally) to struggle or (figuratively) be (morally) tortuous.
How is H6617 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H6617 as: (shew self) froward, shew self unsavoury, wrestle..
How often does פָּתַל (pâthal) appear?
Strong's H6617 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 30:8 and last appears in Proverbs 8:8.
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