Crooked

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ISBE 191510 verse references

ISBE 1915

krook'-ed (`awah, `aqash, `aqalqal, `aqallathon, pethaltol; skolios): Primarily designates something that is bent, twisted or deformed (Isa 27:1; 45:2 the King James Version).

Figurative:

(1) It designates a course of action that deviates from rectitude, especially deceit, guile, hypocrisy (De 32:5; Pr 2:15; Ec 1:15; Lu 3:5; compare Php 2:15);

(2) trials (sent by God, Ec 7:13; La 3:9);

(3) difficulties (removed by God, Isa 42:16).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · public domain

In Scripture

Isaiah 27:1 Isaiah 45:2 Deuteronomy 32:5 Proverbs 2:15 Ecclesiastes 1:15 Luke 3:5 Philippians 2:15 Ecclesiastes 7:13 Lamentations 3:9 Isaiah 42:16

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · Public domain