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סָלַף H5557
H5557 is the Hebrew word סָלַף, transliterated çâlaph and said saw-laf'. The King James Version most often renders it overthroweth.
What it means
properly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to subvert.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: overthrow, pervert.
Verses using סָלַף
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Exodus 23:8 · KJV
And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
Deuteronomy 16:19 · 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 pervert the words of the righteous.
Job 12:19 · KJV
He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.
Proverbs 13:6 · KJV
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Proverbs 19:3 · KJV
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
Proverbs 21:12 · KJV
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Proverbs 22:12 · KJV
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5557 mean?
H5557 is the Hebrew word סָלַף (çâlaph), meaning properly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to subvert.
How is H5557 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it overthroweth (3 times), perverteth (2 times), pervert (1 time), god overthroweth (1 time).
How many times does H5557 appear in the Bible?
סָלַף (çâlaph) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5557 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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