Strong’s definition
to twine, i.e. (literally) to struggle or (figuratively) be (morally) tortuous
KJV gloss list in the source
(shew self) froward, shew self unsavoury, wrestle.
Source pronunciation notation: paw-thal'
Derivation recorded by Strong
a primitive root;
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