Strong's Lexicon Bedan: Bedan Original Word: בְּדָן Word Origin: Derived from an uncertain origin, possibly related to the Hebrew root דּוּן (dun), meaning "to judge" or "to contend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Bedan in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Bedan is a name mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in 1 Samuel 12:11. The name is associated with a deliverer or judge of Israel. The exact identity of Bedan is debated among scholars, with some suggesting it may refer to a lesser-known judge or be a textual variant or corruption of another name, such as Barak or Abdon. Cultural and Historical Background: The period of the Judges in Israel was marked by cycles of apostasy, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. Judges were raised by God to deliver Israel from their enemies and lead them back to faithfulness. The mention of Bedan in this context suggests a role in delivering Israel, though specific details about his life and deeds are not provided in the biblical text. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from Abdon Definition an Isr. name NASB Translation Bedan (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs בְּדָן proper name, masculine (= עַבְדָּן ?). 1 a judge of Israel 1 Samuel 12:11; but rd probably בָּרָק, so ᵐ5 ᵑ6 We, compare Dr (see Judges 4:6f.). 2 a Manassite 1 Chronicles 7:17. בדק (penetrate, split ? compare Aramaic בְּדַק, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Bedan Probably shortened for Abdown; servile; Bedan, the name of two Israelites -- Bedan. see HEBREW Abdown Forms and Transliterations בְּדָ֑ן בְּדָ֔ן בדן bə·ḏān beDan bəḏānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 12:11 HEB: יְרֻבַּ֣עַל וְאֶת־ בְּדָ֔ן וְאֶת־ יִפְתָּ֖ח NAS: Jerubbaal and Bedan and Jephthah KJV: Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, INT: the LORD Jerubbaal and Bedan and Jephthah and Samuel 1 Chronicles 7:17 2 Occurrences |
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