Perverse
Bible Usage:
- perverse used 20 times.
- perversely used 3 times.
- perverseness used 6 times.
- First Reference: Numbers 22:32
- Last Reference: 1 Timothy 6:5
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: No
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: No
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: Yes
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
- H2015 Used 1 time
- H3399 Used 1 time
- H3868 Used 1 time
- H3891 Used 1 time
- H4480 Used 2 times
- H5753 Used 2 times
- H5773 Used 1 time
- H6140 Used 2 times
- H6141 Used 2 times
- G1294 Used 3 times
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Perverse
PERVERSE, adjective pervers'. [Latin perversus. See Pervert.]
1. Literally, turned aside; hence, distorted from the right.
2. Obstinate in the wrong; disposed to be contrary; stubborn; untractable.
To so perverse a sex all grace is vain.
3. Cross; petulant; peevish; disposed to cross and vex.
I'll frown and be perverse and say thee nay.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Perversely
PERVERSELY, adverb pervers'ly. With intent to vex; crossly; peevishly; obstinately in the wrong.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Perverseness
PERVERSENESS, noun pervers'ness. Disposition to cross or vex; untractableness; crossness of temper; a disposition uncomplying, unaccommodating or acting in opposition to what is proper or what is desired by others.
Her whom he wishes most, shall seldom gain
Through her perverseness
1. Perversion. [Not used.]
Bible Usage:
- perverse used 20 times.
- perversely used 3 times.
- perverseness used 6 times.
- First Reference: Numbers 22:32
- Last Reference: 1 Timothy 6:5
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: No
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: No
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: Yes
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
- H2015 Used 1 time
- H3399 Used 1 time
- H3868 Used 1 time
- H3891 Used 1 time
- H4480 Used 2 times
- H5753 Used 2 times
- H5773 Used 1 time
- H6140 Used 2 times
- H6141 Used 2 times
- G1294 Used 3 times