H5557

סלף 

Transliteration

calaph;

Pronunciation

saw-laf'

Parts of Speech

v

Root Word (Etymology)

a primitive root

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 1510

KJV Translation Count — 7x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: overthrow (4), pervert (3)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. to twist, pervert, distort, overturn, ruin
a. (Piel)
1. to pervert (of bribery)
2. to subvert, turn upside down, ruin

Strong's Definitions

calaph, saw-laf'; a primitive root; properly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to subvert: — overthrow, pervert.

Concordance Results Using KJV

And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and H5557eth the words of the righteous.

KJV

Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and H5557 the words of the righteous.

KJV

He leadeth princes away spoiled, and H5557eth the mighty.

KJV

Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness H5557eth the sinner.

KJV

The foolishness of man H5557eth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

KJV

The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God H5557eth the wicked for their wickedness.

KJV

The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he H5557eth the words of the transgressor.

KJV