The meaning of “בָּדָא”
Understanding bâdâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
devise, feign. - (figuratively) to invent 1) to devise, contrive, invent (bad sense) 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to devise 1a2) to co...
בָּדָא
devise, feign. - (figuratively) to invent 1) to devise, contrive, invent (bad sense) 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to devise 1a2) to contrive
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 12:33 | “So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Beth–el the fifteenth day of the eighth month, even in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast unto the children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt incense. ” Word: בָּדָא (bâdâʼ) | |
| Nehemiah 6:8 | “Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.” Word: בָּדָא (bâdâʼ) |
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