Strong's Lexicon salaph: To twist, pervert, distort Original Word: סָלַף Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of perversion or distortion can be related to Greek terms such as "διαστρέφω" (diastrephō - Strong's Greek 1294), which means to distort or turn aside. Usage: The Hebrew verb "salaph" primarily means to twist or pervert. It is used in the context of distorting justice or truth, often implying a moral or ethical deviation from what is right or just. This term is typically employed in a negative sense, highlighting actions that lead to corruption or moral compromise. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, justice and righteousness were foundational to the community's covenant relationship with God. The legal system was designed to reflect God's character, emphasizing fairness and integrity. The act of "salaph," or perverting justice, was seen as a direct affront to God's order and an act that could bring communal and divine repercussions. The prophets and wisdom literature often addressed such perversions, calling the people back to covenant faithfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to twist, pervert, overturn NASB Translation overthrows (2), perverts (1), ruins (1), subverts (2), turning (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs סָלַף verb twist, pervert, overturn (ᵑ7 סְלַף twist (rare); Arabic  is pass, pass away, come to naught Lane1407f.); — Pi`el Imperfect3masculine singular יְסַלֵּף Job 12:19 2t., וַיְסַלֵּף Proverbs 22:12; 3feminine singular תְּסַלֵּף Proverbs 13:6; Proverbs 19:3; Participle מְסַלֵּף Proverbs 21:12; — 1 pervert, Exodus 23:8 (E) a bribe perverteth the case (cause, דִּבְרֵי) of righteous, = Deuteronomy 16:19. 2 subvert, turn upside down, ruin (only Wisdom Literature): with accusative of person Job 12:19; Proverbs 13:6 (opposed to תִּצֹּר), Proverbs 21:12; ׳אִוֶּלֶת אָדָם תּ דַּרְכּוֺ Proverbs 19:3 a man's folly subverteth his way; וַיְסַלֵּף דִּבְרֵי בֹגֵד Proverbs 22:12 and he (׳י) subverteth the affairs of a treacherous man. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance overthrow, pervert A primitive root; properly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to subvert -- overthrow, pervert. Forms and Transliterations וִֽיסַלֵּ֖ף וַ֝יְסַלֵּ֗ף ויסלף יְסַלֵּֽף׃ יסלף׃ מְסַלֵּ֖ף מסלף תְּסַלֵּ֣ף תְּסַלֵּ֥ף תסלף mə·sal·lêp̄ mesalLef məsallêp̄ tə·sal·lêp̄ tesalLef təsallêp̄ vaysalLef visalLef way·sal·lêp̄ waysallêp̄ wî·sal·lêp̄ wîsallêp̄ yə·sal·lêp̄ yesalLef yəsallêp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 23:8 HEB: יְעַוֵּ֣ר פִּקְחִ֔ים וִֽיסַלֵּ֖ף דִּבְרֵ֥י צַדִּיקִֽים׃ NAS: the clear-sighted and subverts the cause KJV: the wise, and perverteth the words INT: blinds the clear-sighted and subverts the cause of the just Deuteronomy 16:19 Job 12:19 Proverbs 13:6 Proverbs 19:3 Proverbs 21:12 Proverbs 22:12 7 Occurrences |
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