krook'-ed (?awah, ?aqash, ?aqalqal, ?aqallathon, pethaltol; skolios): Primarily designates something that is bent, twisted or deformed (Isa 27:1; 45:2 the 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; compare Php 2:15);
 (2) trials (sent by God, Ec 7:13; La 3:9);
 (3) difficulties (removed by God, Isa 42:16).