Strong’s H5558
סֶלֶף
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
celeph
Pronunciation
seh'-lef
Definition
Crookedness, perversity
Meaning
distortion, viciousness
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.
Bible references
Proverbs 11:3;Proverbs 15:4