סָלַף

sa.laphto pervertHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb7 occurrences4 books7 verses

Definition

a primitive root; properly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to subvert
Traditional renderings: overthrow, pervert.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders סָלַף:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

7 total
  1. Exodus 23:8וִֽיסַלֵּ֖ף · and twists
    Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.
  2. Deuteronomy 16:19וִֽיסַלֵּ֖ף · and twists
    Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
  3. Job 12:19יְסַלֵּֽף׃ · and overthrows
    He leads priests away barefoot and overthrows the established.
  4. Proverbs 13:6תְּסַלֵּ֥ף · undermines
    Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
  5. Proverbs 19:3תְּסַלֵּ֣ף · subverts
    A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
  6. Proverbs 21:12מְסַלֵּ֖ף · [and] brings
    The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
  7. Proverbs 22:12וַ֝יְסַלֵּ֗ף · but He frustrates
    The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.