The meaning of “בָּדַל”
Understanding bâdal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(make, put) difference, divide (asunder), (make) separate (self, -ation), sever (out), [idiom] utterly. - to divide (in ...
בָּדַל
(make, put) difference, divide (asunder), (make) separate (self, -ation), sever (out), [idiom] utterly. - to divide (in variation senses literally or figuratively, separate, distinguish, differ, select, etc.) 1) to divide, separate 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to divide, separate, sever 1a2) to separate, set apart 1a3) to make a distinction, difference 1a4) to divide into parts 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to separate oneself from (reflexive of 1a2) 1b2) to withdraw from 1b3) to separate oneself unto 1b4) to be separated 1b5) to be excluded 1b6) to be set apart
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 1:7 | “And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.” Word: בָּדַל (bâdal) | |
| Leviticus 11:47 | “To make a difference between the unclean and the clean, and between the beast that may be eaten and the beast that may not be eaten. ” Word: בָּדַל (bâdal) | |
| Deuteronomy 19:2 | “Thou shalt separate three cities for thee in the midst of thy land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee to possess it.” Word: בָּדַל (bâdal) | |
| 1 Chronicles 23:13 | “The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before the Lord, to minister unto him, and to bless in his name for ever.” Word: בָּדַל (bâdal) | |
| Ezra 10:8 | “And that whosoever would not come within three days, according to the counsel of the princes and the elders, all his substance should be forfeited, and himself separated from the congregation of those that had been carried away.” Word: בָּדַל (bâdal) |
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