Lexicon
badal: To separate, divide, distinguish, set apart
Original Word: בָּדָל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: badal
Pronunciation: bah-DAHL
Phonetic Spelling: (baw-dawl')
Definition: To separate, divide, distinguish, set apart
Meaning: a part
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
piece
From badal; a part -- piece.
see HEBREW badal
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
badalDefinitiona piece, severed piece
NASB Translationpiece (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[
בָּדָל]
noun [masculine] piece, severed piece, construct
בְּדַלאֹֿזֶן Amos 3:12.
Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G873 (ἀφορίζω, aphorizo): To separate, set apart
• G5563 (χωρίζω, chorizo): To separate, divide
These Greek terms reflect similar themes of separation and distinction, often used in the New Testament to describe the setting apart of individuals or groups for specific purposes or roles within the Christian community.
Usage: The verb בָּדָל (badal) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the act of separating or dividing. It often refers to the separation of people, objects, or concepts, particularly in a religious or ceremonial context.
Context: The Hebrew verb בָּדָל (badal) is a primitive root that conveys the idea of separation or division. It is frequently used in the context of distinguishing between the holy and the profane, the clean and the unclean, or the sacred and the common. This term appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, often in the context of God's commandments to the Israelites to maintain purity and holiness.
In Leviticus 10:10, the priests are instructed to "distinguish between the holy and the common, and between the unclean and the clean." This usage underscores the importance of discernment in maintaining the sanctity of worship and community life. Similarly, in Genesis 1:4, God separates the light from the darkness, illustrating the divine order and intentionality in creation.
The concept of separation is also evident in the laws given to the Israelites, where they are called to be a distinct people, set apart for God's purposes. This is reflected in passages such as Leviticus 20:24, where God says, "I have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine."
The act of separation is not merely physical but often carries a spiritual or moral dimension, emphasizing the need for holiness and dedication to God. The use of בָּדָל (badal) thus highlights the biblical theme of God's people being called to live distinctively in accordance with His will.
Forms and Transliterations
בְדַל־ בדל־ ḇə·ḏal- ḇəḏal- vedal
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