Bible Encyclopedias
Slip

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

As meaning "a cutting from a plant," it is still good English. In this sense in Isaiah 17:10 for זמורה , zemōrāh , "branch," "twig." For the phrase "slip of the tongue" compare Sirach 14:1; 19:16; 20:18; 21:7; 25:8.

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Slip'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​s/slip.html. 1915.