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The meaning of Crooked in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)krook'-ed ('awah, 'aqash, 'aqalqal, 'aqallathon, pethaltol; skolios): Primarily designates something that is bent, twisted or deformed (Isaiah 27:1; Isaiah 45:2 the King James Version).
Figurative: (1) It designates a course of action that deviates from rectitude, especially deceit, guile, hypocrisy (Deuteronomy 32:5; Proverbs 2:15; Ecclesiastes 1:15; Luke 3:5; compare Philippians 2:15); (2) trials (sent by God, Ecclesiastes 7:13; Lamentations 3:9); (3) difficulties (removed by God, Isaiah 42:16).
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