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Crooked

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

Figurative:

(1) It designates a course of action that deviates from rectitude, especially deceit, guile, hypocrisy (Deut 32:5; Prov 2:15; Eccl 1:15; Luke 3:5; compare Phil 2:15);

(2) trials (sent by God, Eccl 7:13; Lam 3:9);

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

Kilde: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (red. James Orr, 1915/1939), public domain. Oversat til dansk med AI og endnu ikke gennemlæst.