עִקֵּ֖שׁ
𐤏𐤒𐤔
Iqesh
Ikkesh
Ikkesh – a personal name meaning 'twisted' or 'perverse.' As a proper noun, refers to an individual identified as a clan leader or notable among the Israelites. The term typically retains the core adjectival meaning in its use as a personal name, possibly signifying a distinctive character trait, a memorable event, or a perceived fate of the individual or their family. While the root meaning is negative in other contexts, as a name it is not necessarily pejorative.
2 Samuel 23:26 · Word #5
Lexicon H6142
| Lemma | עִקֵּשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤒𐤔 |
| Transliteration | Iqesh |
| Strong's | H6142 |
| Definition | Ikkesh – a personal name meaning 'twisted' or 'perverse.' As a proper noun, refers to an individual identified as a clan leader or notable among the Israelites. The term typically retains the core adjectival meaning in its use as a personal name, possibly signifying a distinctive character trait, a memorable event, or a perceived fate of the individual or their family. While the root meaning is negative in other contexts, as a name it is not necessarily pejorative. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Ikkesh |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6142-01
twisted one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective עִקֵּשׁ derives from the root עקש, conveying the idea of being twisted or crooked. Rendering it as "twisted one" preserves the masculine singular adjectival form while reflecting the core root meaning without contextual adjustment. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Iqesh
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: twisted one |