Biblica Analytica
H5558 Hebrew

סֶ֫לֶף

se.leph

crookedness

Lexicon Entry

Definition
crookedness
Transliteration
se.leph
Strong's Number
H5558
Occurrences
2

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The word "se.leph" (H5558), with a short definition of "crookedness", suggests an idea of deviation from straightness or normalcy. This concept can be applied to various aspects of life, encompassing physical deformities, twisted behavior, or unnatural occurrences. The word occurs twice in the Bible, implying that "se.leph" might be used in limited contexts to describe distinctive features, anomalies, or aberrations. Given its rarity, we can infer that its usage is likely significant, potentially highlighting something unusual or remarkable in a passage. The limited definition and infrequent usage of "se.leph" underscore the importance of context in understanding its meaning. Its specific application likely depends on the surrounding words and the author's intention, adding to its intrigue and potential significance within the biblical narrative.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H5558
Lemma
סֶ֫לֶף
Transliteration
se.leph
Definition
crookedness
Occurrences
2
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text