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Hebrew · H5557

סָלַף

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

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סָלַףH5557

What does סָלַף mean in the Bible?

סָלַף is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, to wrench , i.e. (figuratively) to subvert".

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Questions this entry answers

What does סָלַף mean in the Bible?

e. (figuratively) to subvert".

How does the BSB render H5557?

The BSB source-word alignment has 7 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include and twists (2), [and] brings (1), and overthrows (1), but He frustrates (1), subverts (1).

Where does סָלַף appear in Scripture?

The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Exodus 23:8. Its strongest book concentrations include Proverbs (4), Deuteronomy (1), Exodus (1), Job (1).

Source Word Evidence

BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.

How English Renders It
and twists2×Exodus 23:8, Deuteronomy 16:19
[and] brings1×Proverbs 21:12
and overthrows1×Job 12:19
but He frustrates1×Proverbs 22:12
subverts1×Proverbs 19:3
undermines1×Proverbs 13:6
Show sample aligned rows
Exodus 23:8וִֽיסַלֵּ֖ףtoand twistsConjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singularDeuteronomy 16:19וִֽיסַלֵּ֖ףtoand twistsConjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singularJob 12:19יְסַלֵּֽף׃toand overthrowsVerb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singularProverbs 13:6תְּסַלֵּ֥ףtounderminesVerb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singularProverbs 19:3תְּסַלֵּ֣ףtosubvertsVerb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singularProverbs 21:12מְסַלֵּ֖ףto[and] bringsVerb - Piel - Participle - masculine singularProverbs 22:12וַ֝יְסַלֵּ֗ףtobut He frustratesConjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Usage map

A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.

First aligned rowExodus 23:8
Aligned rows7
Books represented4
Exodus1Deuteronomy1Job1Proverbs4
Source forms
וִֽיסַלֵּ֖ף2xwî·sal·lêp̄Exodus 23:8, Deuteronomy 16:19
וַ֝יְסַלֵּ֗ף1xway·sal·lêp̄Proverbs 22:12
יְסַלֵּֽף׃1xyə·sal·lêp̄Job 12:19
מְסַלֵּ֖ף1xmə·sal·lêp̄Proverbs 21:12
תְּסַלֵּ֥ף1xtə·sal·lêp̄Proverbs 13:6
תְּסַלֵּ֣ף1xtə·sal·lêp̄Proverbs 19:3
Parsing patterns
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular2xExodus 23:8, Deuteronomy 16:19
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular2xProverbs 13:6, Proverbs 19:3
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular1xProverbs 22:12
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular1xJob 12:19
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular1xProverbs 21:12
Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

STEPBible Data — CC BY 4.0

Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain

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