Strong's Lexicon badad: Alone, solitary, isolated Original Word: בָּדָד Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be separate" or "to be alone." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of solitude or being alone in the Greek New Testament can be found in words like "μονάζω" (monazo - G3441) meaning "to be alone" or "solitary." Usage: The Hebrew word "badad" conveys the idea of being alone or in solitude. It is often used to describe a state of isolation, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. In the biblical context, it can refer to individuals or groups who are set apart, either by choice or circumstance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, being alone or isolated could have both positive and negative connotations. On one hand, solitude was sometimes necessary for spiritual reflection, prayer, or purification. On the other hand, isolation could be a result of social ostracism, punishment, or exile. The concept of being "set apart" also ties into the broader biblical theme of holiness and consecration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom badad Definition isolation, separation NASB Translation alone (6), apart (1), isolated (1), itself (1), lonely (1), secluded (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בָּדָד noun [masculine] isolation, separation: Isaiah 27:10 עִיר בְּצוּרָה בָּדָד the fenced city is isolation, i.e. is solitary (substantive for adjective : Dr§ 189. 2); more usually as adverb accusative, to signify alone, Deuteronomy 32:12; especially with verbs of dwelling, Leviticus 13:46 בָּדָד יֵשֵׁב he shall dwell alone (literally in isolation), Jeremiah 15:17; Lamentations 1:1; Lamentations 3:28: figurative of freedom from attack, security Deuteronomy 33:28 (of Israel), Jeremiah 49:31 (Kedar); soלְבָדָד Numbers 23:9 (Israel) Micah 7:14; Psalm 4:9 for thou לְבָדָד לָבֶטַח תּוֺשִׁיבֵנִי makest me dwell solitarily, in safety (see Deuteronomy 33:28). II. בדד (probably id quod בָּדָא q. v. talk idly). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance alone, desolate, only, solitary From badad; separate; adverb, separately -- alone, desolate, only, solitary. see HEBREW badad Forms and Transliterations בָּדָ֔ד בָּדָ֣ד בָּדָ֥ד בָּדָד֙ בָדָ֗ד בדד לְבַדֶּ֔ךָ לְבַדֶּֽךָ׃ לְבָדָ֑ד לְבָדָ֔ד לְבָדָ֣ד לבדד לבדך לבדך׃ bā·ḏāḏ ḇā·ḏāḏ baDad bāḏāḏ ḇāḏāḏ lə·ḇā·ḏāḏ lə·ḇad·de·ḵā ləḇāḏāḏ ləḇaddeḵā levaDad levadDecha vaDadLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 18:14 HEB: אַתָּ֤ה יוֹשֵׁב֙ לְבַדֶּ֔ךָ וְכָל־ הָעָ֛ם INT: you sit alone and all the people Exodus 18:18 Numbers 23:9 Deuteronomy 32:12 Deuteronomy 33:28 Psalm 4:8 Isaiah 27:10 Jeremiah 15:17 Jeremiah 49:31 Lamentations 1:1 Lamentations 3:28 Micah 7:14 12 Occurrences |