The meaning of “σκολιός”
Understanding skoliós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
crooked, froward, untoward. - warped, i.e. winding - figuratively, perverse
σκολιός
crooked, froward, untoward. - warped, i.e. winding - figuratively, perverse
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 3:5 | “Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;” Word: σκολιός (skoliós) | |
| Acts 2:40 | “And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.” Word: σκολιός (skoliós) | |
| Philippians 2:15 | “That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;” Word: σκολιός (skoliós) | |
| 1 Peter 2:18 | “Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.” Word: σκολιός (skoliós) |