Strong's Hebrew · H5557
סָלַף
çâlaph · saw-laf'
Definitionproperly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to subvert
Derivationa primitive root;
KJV usageoverthrow, pervert.
Occurrences7 in the KJV · 7 verses
סָלַף in Scripture
Exodus 23:8
And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
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.
Job 12:19
He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.
Proverbs 13:6
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Proverbs 19:3
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
Proverbs 21:12
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Proverbs 22:12
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.