Definition
a primitive root; properly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to subvert
Traditional renderings: overthrow, pervert.
Traditional renderings: overthrow, pervert.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders סָלַף:
- καταστρέφωkatastrephō“to overturn”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
7 total
- Exodus 23:8וִֽיסַלֵּ֖ף · and twistsDo not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.
- Deuteronomy 16:19וִֽיסַלֵּ֖ף · and twistsDo 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.
- Job 12:19יְסַלֵּֽף׃ · and overthrowsHe leads priests away barefoot and overthrows the established.
- Proverbs 13:6תְּסַלֵּ֥ף · underminesRighteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
- Proverbs 19:3תְּסַלֵּ֣ף · subvertsA man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
- Proverbs 21:12מְסַלֵּ֖ף · [and] bringsThe Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
- Proverbs 22:12וַ֝יְסַלֵּ֗ף · but He frustratesThe LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.