H5557 סָלַף

Strong's Hebrew Concordance · 7 KJV occurrences

סָלַף

çâlaph · saw-laf'

Definition

properly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to subvert

KJV Renderings

overthrow, pervert.

Derivation / Etymology

a primitive root;

KJV Verses (7)

Exodus 23:8¶ And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
Deuteronomy 16:19Thou 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 12:19He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.
Proverbs 13:6Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Proverbs 19:3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
Proverbs 21:12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Proverbs 22:12The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.