The term "curled" does not appear explicitly in the Berean Standard Bible ; however, the concept of curling or twisting can be explored through various biblical references and themes. In the Scriptures, curling or twisting often symbolizes distortion, deceit, or the natural beauty of creation.

Symbolism of Curling and Twisting

1. Deceit and Distortion: The idea of something being curled or twisted can metaphorically represent deceit or moral corruption. In Isaiah 5:20 , the prophet warns against those who "call evil good and good evil," a twisting of moral truths. This metaphorical use of curling or twisting highlights the perversion of God's intended order.

2. Natural Beauty: In contrast, curling can also be associated with the natural beauty of creation. The intricate design of nature, such as the curling of leaves or the waves of hair, reflects the creativity and artistry of the Creator. In Song of Solomon 7:5 , the beauty of the beloved is described with imagery that may evoke the natural curls of hair: "Your head crowns you like Mount Carmel, and your flowing locks are like purple; a king is held captive in the tresses."

Cultural and Historical Context

In ancient Near Eastern cultures, hair was often seen as a symbol of strength and beauty. The curling of hair, whether naturally or through styling, was a common practice. This cultural context can be seen in the biblical narrative of Samson, whose uncut hair was the source of his strength (Judges 16:17). Although the text does not specifically mention curls, the emphasis on hair underscores its significance.

Moral and Spiritual Lessons

The concept of curling or twisting can serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining integrity and truthfulness. Just as a straight path is often used as a metaphor for righteousness (Proverbs 3:6), avoiding the moral and spiritual "twists" of deceit is crucial for a life that honors God.

In summary, while the term "curled" is not directly found in the Bible, its thematic implications are woven throughout Scripture, offering insights into both the beauty of God's creation and the moral challenges faced by humanity.1. (imp. & p. p.) of Curl.

2. (a.) Having curls; curly; sinuous; wavy; as, curled maple (maple having fibers which take a sinuous course).

Songs from 'the Water-Babies'
... I once had a sweet little doll, dears, The prettiest doll in the world; Her cheeks
were so red and so white, dears, And her hair was so charmingly curled. ...
/.../kingsley/andromeda and other poems/songs from the water-babies.htm

A Leap Year Sermon *
... This dog curled himself up under the seat, and lay quite still during the
service, and then walked home with his mistress. The first ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 46 1900/a leap year sermon .htm

The World, the Flesh, and the Devil
... And shall you,' he asked, persist also in wearing your hair in curled fringes over
your foreheads to the general scandal, and in painting your cheeks with ...
/.../chapter xxxvii the world the.htm

Concerning Free-Will
... Vex sudden, all around, the sable flood. High curled, flings forth the salt weed
on the shore;"". So it seemed to me to have happened yesterday. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/methodius/concerning free-will/concerning free-will.htm

The Ancestral Home
... The smoke of the Talmage home now curled out from a house at Mill stone, now from
a homestead near Somerville, then from Gateville; then the family ark rested ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/fagg/forty years in south china/i the ancestral home.htm

The Nativity
... Winds, clouds, and lightnings! and, ye waves, whose heads,. Curled into monstrous
forms, the seaman dreads! Horrid abyss, where all experience fails,. ...
/.../translations from the french of madame de la mothe guion/the nativity.htm

Meanwhile, the Marquis Fontenelle had Been Nearly a Fortnight in ...
... Sometimes he would see her driving, wrapped in furs, her tiny Japanese dog curled
up in a fold of her sables, and on her lap a knot of violets, the fresh scent ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xxiii meanwhile the marquis fontenelle.htm

Bad Ecclesiastics and Base Plots
... He was unctuous and portly. His hair was oiled and curled in a manner which
would have reminded our latest Laureate of an Assyrian bull. ...
/.../chapter xxxix bad ecclesiastics and.htm

The Young Knight: a Parable
... But by there came a mighty boar, His jowl and tushes red with gore, And
on his curled snout he bore A bracelet rich and rare O! ...
/.../kingsley/andromeda and other poems/the young knight a parable.htm

To the Matrons of the Church of the Living God.
... Thou affectest vanity with all the pomp of the devil. Thou art adorned at the
looking-glass with thy curled hair turned back from thy brow. ...
/.../commodianus/the instructions of commodianus/lix to the matrons of the.htm

Curled (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (imp. & pp) of Curl. 2. (a.) Having curls; curly; sinuous; wavy; as, curled maple
(maple having fibers which take a sinuous course). ...Curled (2 Occurrences). ...
/c/curled.htm - 7k

Sisera (18 Occurrences)
... At her feet he curled himself, he fell, he lay still; At her feet he curled himself,
he fell; And where he curled himself, there he fell dead.". ...
/s/sisera.htm - 17k

Wool (34 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The soft and curled, or crisped, species of hair which grows on sheep and
some other animals, and which in fineness sometimes approaches to fur ...
/w/wool.htm - 21k

Crispus (2 Occurrences)
...Curled, the chief of the synagogue at Corinth (Acts 18:8). He was converted and,
with his family, baptized by Paul (1 Corinthians 1:14). Int. ...
/c/crispus.htm - 7k

Current (4 Occurrences)

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Wreath (21 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as,
a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers. 2. (n.) A garland; a chaplet, esp. ...
/w/wreath.htm - 12k

Ethiopia (26 Occurrences)
... In general they are "well formed and handsome, with straight and regular features,
lively eyes, hair long and straight or somewhat curled and in color dark ...
/e/ethiopia.htm - 45k

Muck (2 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 3:24 And it hath been, instead of spice is muck, And instead of a girdle,
a rope, And instead of curled work, baldness, And instead of a stomacher a ...
/m/muck.htm - 7k

Buckle
... 3. (n.) A curl of hair, esp. a kind of crisp curl formerly worn; also, the state
of being curled. 4. (n.) A contorted expression, as of the face. ...
/b/buckle.htm - 7k

Curiously (1 Occurrence)

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