σκολιός

skoliosAdjectiveG4646

crooked

From: from the base of G4628 (σκέλος);

Short Definition

warped, i.e. winding; figuratively, perverse

Full Lexicon Entry

curved, bent, winding (opposite to ὀρθός, εὐθύς): (LXX). Metaphorical, crooked, perverse, unjust.
LXX Usage: (עִקֵּשׁ), (σ. ὁδοῖς πορεύεσθαι, for: דֶּרֶךְ עָקַשׁ), (עָקֹב), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1
Acts
1
Luke
1
Philippians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 2:18
  • Acts 2:40
  • Luke 3:5
  • Philippians 2:15

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