Dictionary entry

Crooked

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

krook'-ed (`awah, `aqash, `aqalqal, `aqallathon, pethaltol; skolios): Primarily designates something that is bent, twisted or deformed (Isa 27:1;45:2the 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; comparePhp 2:15);

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

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