Strong's H6617 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: פָּתַל (pâthal)

Pronunciation: paw-thal'

POS: paw-thal' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to twine, i.e. (literally) to struggle or (figuratively) be (morally) tortuous; (shew self) froward, shew self unsavoury, wrestle.

KJV Usage: (shew self) froward, shew self unsavoury, wrestle.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to twist
• 2. 1a) (Niphal)
• 3. 1a1) to be twisted
• 4. 1a2) to wrestle
• 5. 1b) (Hithpael) to be twisted

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1294
• GREEK G4646
• GREEK G4761

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