# perverse, perversely, pervert #

## Definition: ##

The term "perverse" is used to describe a person or action that is morally crooked or twisted. The term "perversely" means "in a perverse manner." To "pervert" something means to twist it or turn it away from what is right or good.

* Someone or something that is perverse has deviated from what is good and right.
* In the Bible, the Israelites acted perversely when they disobeyed God. They often did this by worshiping false gods.
* Any action which is against God's standards or behavior is considered perverse.
* Ways to translate "perverse" could include, "morally twisted" or "immoral" or "turning away from God's straight path," depending on the context.
* "perverse speech" could be translated as, "speaking in an evil way" or "deceitful talk" or "immoral way of talking."
* "perverse people" could be described as "immoral people" or "people who are morally deviant" or "people who continually disobey God."
* The phrase "acting perversely" could be translated as "behaving in an evil way" or "doing things against God's commands" or "living in a way that rejects God's teachings."
* The term "pervert" could also be translated as "cause to be corrupt" or "turn into something evil."

(See also: [corrupt](../kt/corrupt.md) **·** [deceive](../kt/deceive.md) **·** [disobey](../other/disobey.md) **·** [evil](../kt/evil.md) **·** [turn](../kt/turn.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 08:46-47](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/08/46)
* [1 Samuel 20:30-31](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1sa/20/30)
* [Job 33:27-28](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/33/27)
* [Luke 23:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/23/01)
* [Psalms 101:4-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/101/004)