Strong H5557סָלַף
to pervert
- Transliteration
- sâlaph
- Pronunciation
- saw-laf'
- Morphology
- Hebrew Verb
Definition
A primitive root; properly to {wrench} that {is} (figuratively) to subvert: - {overthrow} pervert.
Detailed definition
1) to twist, pervert, distort, overturn, ruin
1a) (Piel)
1a1) to pervert (of bribery)
1a2) to subvert, turn upside down, ruin
1a) (Piel)
1a1) to pervert (of bribery)
1a2) to subvert, turn upside down, ruin
In the Bible
Strong H5557 appears in 7 verses of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- overthroweth4
- perverteth2
- pervert1
First verses
- Exodus 23:8And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
- Deuteronomy 16:19Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
- Job 12:19He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.
- Proverbs 13:6Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
- Proverbs 19:3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord.
- Proverbs 21:12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
- Proverbs 22:12The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.