Hebrew · H5557, G1294

תְּסַלֵּף

Properly, to wrench , i.e. (figuratively) to subvert · to pervert

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סָלַף H5557 properly, to wrench , i.e. (figuratively) to subvert

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διαστρέφω G1294 to pervert

Pronunciation diastréphō

To twist or distort, especially morally or doctrinally; describing those who corrupt truth or teaching.

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What does תְּסַלֵּף (tesalef) mean in the Bible?

סָלַף · διαστρέφω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to distort, overturn, corrupt".

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What does סָלַף · διαστρέφω mean in the Bible?

סָלַף · διαστρέφω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to distort, overturn, corrupt".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5557, G1294?

H5557, G1294 is connected to 7 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. to distort, overturn, corrupt

Strong's H5557, G1294

Lexical occurrences 7 verses Word forms 1 form 4 references

Source Gloss

to distort, overturn, corrupt

Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.

Form groups 1 Aligned forms 4

Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 4×

Imperfect Prov 13:6 · Prov 19:3 · Job 12:19 3×

Participle active Prov 21:12 1×

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