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σκολιός G4646
G4646 is the Greek word σκολιός, transliterated skoliós. The King James Version most often renders it crooked.
What it means
warped, i.e. winding; figuratively, perverse.
Where it comes from
from the base of G4628 (σκέλος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: crooked, froward, untoward.
Verses using σκολιός
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 3:5 · KJV
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;
Acts 2:40 · KJV
And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
Philippians 2:15 · KJV
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;
1 Peter 2:18 · KJV
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4646 mean?
G4646 is the Greek word σκολιός (skoliós), meaning warped, i.e. winding; figuratively, perverse.
How is G4646 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it crooked (2 times), untoward (1 time), froward (1 time).
How many times does G4646 appear in the Bible?
σκολιός (skoliós) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4646 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G4628 (σκέλος).
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