Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בְּדָן”
Understanding Bᵉdân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably shortened for עַבְדוֹן; servile Bedan. - § Bedan = "in judging" - Bedan, the name of two Israelites 1) a judge ...
H917
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בְּדָן
Phoneticbed-awn'
TransliterationBᵉdân
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably shortened for עַבְדוֹן; servile Bedan. - § Bedan = "in judging" - Bedan, the name of two Israelites 1) a judge who followed Gideon 2) a Manassite
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 12:11 | “And the Lord sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and ye dwelled safe.” Word: בְּדָן (Bᵉdân) | |
| 1 Chronicles 7:17 | “And the sons of Ulam; Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh.” Word: בְּדָן (Bᵉdân) |