The meaning of “sûwṭ” (H7750) — שׂוּט
Understanding sûwṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
turn aside to. - to detrude, i.e. (intransitively and figuratively) become derelict (wrongly practise - namely, idolatry...
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שׂוּט
turn aside to. - to detrude, i.e. (intransitively and figuratively) become derelict (wrongly practise - namely, idolatry) 1) to swerve, fall away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to swerve, fall away 1a2) those falling away (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 40:4 | “Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.” Word: שׂוּט (sûwṭ) | |
| Psalms 101:3 | “I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. wicked: Heb. thing of Belial” Word: שׂוּט (sûwṭ) |