Lexicon
פְּתַלְתֹּל
pe.tal.tol
H6618
H:A Hebrew

twisted

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pe.tal.tol describes the generation in Deuteronomy 32:5 as morally distorted in its corrupt dealing.

The term describes a generation marked by corrupt conduct and moral distortion in Deuteronomy 32:5.

Senses in use

  1. Morally distorted generation · dominant

    In Deuteronomy 32:5, the masculine singular absolute adjective characterizes “generation” after the verse says they have dealt corruptly and bear blemish; the APB renders the clause “they are a crooked and twisted generation.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Deuteronomy 32:5, the APB presents the description in “a crooked and twisted generation.” Its exact English contribution cannot be isolated beyond that clause.

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