Strong's H5557 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: סָלַף (çâlaph)

Pronunciation: saw-laf'

POS: saw-laf' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to subvert; overthrow, pervert.

KJV Usage: overthrow, pervert.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to twist, pervert, distort, overturn, ruin
• 2. 1a) (Piel)
• 3. 1a1) to pervert (of bribery)
• 4. 1a2) to subvert, turn upside down, ruin

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1808
• GREEK G2690
• GREEK G3075
• GREEK G5337

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