Lexicon bada: To invent, to devise, to fabricate Original Word: בָּדָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance devise, feign A primitive root; (figuratively) to invent -- devise, feign. 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4111 (πλασσω, plasso), which means to form or mold, often used in the context of creating or fabricating something. While the Greek term can have a broader application, it similarly carries the idea of forming something that may not be genuine or true, aligning with the Hebrew concept of inventing or fabricating falsehoods. Usage: The verb בָּדָא (bada') is used in the context of creating or fabricating something, often with the connotation of inventing something false or deceptive. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but when it appears, it typically refers to the act of creating something that is not based on truth or reality. Context: The Hebrew verb בָּדָא (bada') is a primitive root that conveys the idea of inventing or fabricating, often with a negative connotation. In the context of the Hebrew Scriptures, it is used to describe the act of creating something that is not grounded in truth, such as falsehoods or deceptive practices. This term is not commonly found in the biblical text, indicating its specific and pointed use when it does appear. The act of inventing in this sense is often associated with false prophets or those who create false narratives, leading others away from the truth. The usage of בָּדָא highlights the importance of truth and authenticity in the biblical narrative, warning against the dangers of deception and falsehood. 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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