סָלַף
sa.laph
“to pervert”
Definition
properly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to subvert
a primitive root;
- to twist, pervert, distort, overturn, ruin 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to pervert (of bribery) 1a2) to subvert, turn upside down, ruin
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
סָלַף appears 7 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
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.
Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.
He leads priests away barefootand overthrows the established.
Righteousness guards the man of integrity,but wickedness undermines the sinner.
A man’s own folly subverts his way,yet his heart rages against the LORD.
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