Hebrew · H5557 · unreviewed

סָלַף

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

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סָלַף H5557

What does סָלַף mean in the Bible?

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

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Meaning

properly, to wrench , i.e. (figuratively) to subvert
Extended definition

properly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to subvert BDB: twist Usage: overthrow, pervert.

Source: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Grammatical Forms

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

Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action
Imperfect Prov 13:6 · Prov 19:3 · Job 12:19
Participle active Prov 21:12
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