The meaning of “סָלַף”
Understanding çâlaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
overthrow, pervert. - properly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to subvert 1) to twist, pervert, distort, overturn, ruin ...
סָלַף
overthrow, pervert. - properly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to subvert 1) to twist, pervert, distort, overturn, ruin 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to pervert (of bribery) 1a2) to subvert, turn upside down, ruin
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 23:8 | “And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.” Word: סָלַף (çâlaph) | |
| Deuteronomy 16:19 | “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 pervert the words of the righteous.” Word: סָלַף (çâlaph) | |
| Job 12:19 | “He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.” Word: סָלַף (çâlaph) | |
| Proverbs 21:12 | “The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.” Word: סָלַף (çâlaph) |
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