◄ 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.
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.
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness H5557eth the sinner.
The foolishness of man H5557eth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God H5557eth the wicked for their wickedness.
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he H5557eth the words of the transgressor.