Strong's Lexicon bada: To invent, to devise, to fabricate Original Word: בָּדָא Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of fabricating or inventing falsehoods can be related to Greek words such as ψεύδομαι (pseudomai - G5574), meaning to lie or to speak falsely. Usage: The Hebrew verb "bada" primarily means to invent or fabricate, often in the context of creating something that is not true or does not exist. It is used to describe the act of making up something, particularly in the context of falsehoods or lies. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, truthfulness was a highly valued virtue, and the act of fabricating or inventing falsehoods was seen as a serious moral failing. The Hebrew Scriptures emphasize the importance of truth and integrity, and the use of "bada" often carries a negative connotation, associated with deceit and falsehood. In a society where oral tradition and spoken word were paramount, the integrity of one's speech was crucial. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to devise, invent NASB Translation devised (1), inventing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בָּדָא verb devise, invent (bad sense) (Mishna id., Aramaic בְּדָא,  invent; compare Arabic  begin, make a beginning — Qal Perfect בָּדָא 1 Kings 12:33; Participle suffix בּוֺדָאם (instead of בּוֺדְאָם) Nehemiah 6:8 — Jeroboam devised a feast in 8th month 1 Kings 12:33; invent accusation Nehemiah 6:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance devise, feign A primitive root; (figuratively) to invent -- devise, feign. Forms and Transliterations בָּדָ֣א בדא בוֹדָֽאם׃ בודאם bā·ḏā baDa bāḏā ḇō·w·ḏām ḇōwḏām voDamLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 12:33 HEB: בַּחֹ֖דֶשׁ אֲשֶׁר־ בָּדָ֣א [מִלִּבַּד כ] NAS: which he had devised in his own heart; KJV: [even] in the month which he had devised of his own heart; INT: the month which had devised alone instituted Nehemiah 6:8 2 Occurrences |
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