Berean Strong's Lexicon seleph: Crookedness, perversity Original Word: סֶלֶף Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to twist or pervert Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of moral crookedness can be related to Greek terms such as "σκολιός" (skolios - G4646), meaning crooked or perverse, which is used in the New Testament to describe a morally corrupt generation (e.g., Philippians 2:15). Usage: The Hebrew word "seleph" is used to denote a state of moral or ethical crookedness, often implying a deviation from what is considered right or just. It conveys the idea of perversion or distortion of truth and righteousness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Hebrew context, moral and ethical integrity were highly valued, and any deviation from these standards was seen as a serious offense. The concept of "seleph" would have been understood as a significant moral failing, reflecting a heart that is not aligned with God's laws and commandments. The Israelites were called to live in a manner that was straight and upright, reflecting God's holiness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom salaph Definition crookedness, crooked dealing NASB Translation crookedness (1), perversion (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs סֶ֫לֶף noun masculineProverbs 11:3 Qr crookedness, crooked dealing: — ׳ס absolute Proverbs 15:4 (of tongue); construct בֹּגְדִים ׳ס Proverbs 11:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance perverseness From calaph; distortion, i.e. (figuratively) viciousness -- perverseness. see HEBREW calaph Forms and Transliterations וְסֶ֖לֶף וְסֶ֥לֶף וסלף veSelef wə·se·lep̄ wəselep̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 11:3 HEB: יְשָׁרִ֣ים תַּנְחֵ֑ם וְסֶ֖לֶף בּוֹגְדִ֣ים [וְשַׁדָּם NAS: will guide them, But the crookedness of the treacherous KJV: shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors INT: of the upright will guide the crookedness of the treacherous dead Proverbs 15:4 2 Occurrences |
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