στρεβλόω

strebloōVerbG4761

to distort

From: from a derivative of G4762 (στρέφω);

Short Definition

to wrench, i.e. (specially), to torture (by the rack), but only figuratively, to pervert

Full Lexicon Entry

to twist, torture. Metaphorical, to twist or pervert language.
LXX Usage: (פָּתַל hithp.), 4 4 4 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 3:16

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