וִֽ/יסַלֵּ֖ף
𐤅/𐤉𐤎𐤋𐤐
çâlaph
and twists
To twist, distort, or pervert, especially in the context of moral, ethical, or social standards; to overturn, overthrow, or subvert established order or integrity. Used both literally for physical twisting and figuratively for moral or legal corruption or subversion of justice.
Deuteronomy 16:19 · Word #15
Lexicon H5557
| Lemma | סָלַף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤋𐤐 |
| Transliteration | çâlaph |
| Strong's | H5557 |
| Definition | To twist, distort, or pervert, especially in the context of moral, ethical, or social standards; to overturn, overthrow, or subvert established order or integrity. Used both literally for physical twisting and figuratively for moral or legal corruption or subversion of justice. |
Morphology HC/Vpi3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and twists |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5557-04
he perverts
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive/active), imperfect conjugation, 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem conveys an intensive or active causative force, indicating deliberate distortion or corruption. The imperfect 3ms form is rendered as "he perverts," preserving both the verbal action and masculine singular morphology. |
View full lexicon entry for H5557 →
SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and he will pervert
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "and it will pervert". |