◄ 4646. skolios ►
Strong's Lexicon skolios: Crooked, perverse, twisted Original Word: σκολιός Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: skolios Pronunciation: sko-lee-os' Phonetic Spelling: (skol-ee-os') Definition: crooked, perverse, unfair, curved, tortuous. Meaning: The term σκολιός is an adjective meaning "crooked," "bent," or "perverse." It is often used metaphorically to describe moral or ethical deviation from what is right or just. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb σκάλλω (skállō), meaning "to twist" or "to bend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek word σκολιός corresponds to several Hebrew terms that convey similar meanings of crookedness or perversion, such as עִקֵּשׁ (iqqesh, Strong's 6141) and עָוָה (avah, Strong's 5753), which are used in the Old Testament to describe moral and ethical deviation from God's law. These Hebrew terms similarly emphasize the contrast between the righteous path and the wayward path that leads away from God's intended order. Usage: The word σκολιός appears in the New Testament to describe a generation or path that is morally or spiritually corrupt. It is used to highlight deviation from God's ways or truth. Context: The term σκολιός is used in the New Testament to characterize moral and spiritual deviation. It appears in contexts where the authors are addressing the moral state of a group or society that has strayed from divine principles. For instance, in Acts 2:40, Peter exhorts his listeners to "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation," using σκολιός to describe the moral state of the people. Similarly, in Philippians 2:15, Paul encourages believers to be "blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation," again employing σκολιός to contrast the believers' conduct with that of the surrounding society. The metaphorical use of σκολιός underscores the biblical theme of righteousness versus unrighteousness, where the "crooked" path is one that leads away from God's truth and commands. This term serves as a warning and a call to repentance, urging individuals and communities to align themselves with God's will. HELPS Word-studies 4646 skoliós (an adjective, derived from a primitive root, NAS dictionary) – properly, crooked (bent) because dried out (like a piece of parched wood); (figuratively) morally twisted (warped) because lacking the oil of the Holy Spirit – hence, unacceptable to God (His standards); "perverse, unjust" (Abbott-Smith). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition curved, winding, hence crooked NASB Translation crooked (2), perverse (1), unreasonable (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4646: σκολιός σκολιός, σκολιά, σκολιόν (opposed to ὀρθός, ὄρθιος, εὐθύς (cf. σκώληξ)), from Homer down, crooked, curved: properly, of a way (Proverbs 28:18), τά σκολιά, Luke 3:5 (opposed to ἡ εὐθεῖα namely, ὁδός, from Isaiah 40:4); metaphorically, perverse, wicked: ἡ γενεά ἡ σκολιά, Acts 2:40; with διεστραμμένη added, Philippians 2:15 (clearly so Deuteronomy 32:5); unfair, surly, froward (opposed to ἀγαθός καί ἐπιεικής), 1 Peter 2:18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance crooked, froward, untoward. From the base of skelos; warped, i.e. Winding; figuratively, perverse -- crooked, froward, untoward. see GREEK skelos Forms and Transliterations σκολια σκολιά σκολιὰ σκολία σκολιαί σκολιαίς σκολιας σκολιάς σκολιᾶς σκολιοις σκολιοίς σκολιοῖς σκολιόν σκολιός σκολιότητι σκολιούς σκολιώς skolia skolià skolias skoliâs skoliois skolioîs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 3:5 Adj-NNP GRK: ἔσται τὰ σκολιὰ εἰς εὐθείαν NAS: WILL BE BROUGHT LOW; THE CROOKED WILL BECOME KJV: and the crooked shall be made INT: will become the crooked into straight Acts 2:40 Adj-GFS GRK: γενεᾶς τῆς σκολιᾶς ταύτης NAS: from this perverse generation! KJV: from this untoward generation. INT: generation perverse this Philippians 2:15 Adj-GFS GRK: μέσον γενεᾶς σκολιᾶς καὶ διεστραμμένης NAS: in the midst of a crooked and perverse KJV: in the midst of a crooked and perverse INT: in [the] midst of a generation crooked and perverted 1 Peter 2:18 Adj-DMP GRK: καὶ τοῖς σκολιοῖς NAS: to those who are unreasonable. KJV: but also to the froward. INT: also to the unreasonable Strong's Greek 4646 4 Occurrences σκολιὰ — 1 Occ. σκολιᾶς — 2 Occ. σκολιοῖς — 1 Occ.