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בָּדָא H908

H908 is the Hebrew word בָּדָא, transliterated bâdâʼ and said baw-daw'. The King James Version most often renders it devised.

Word: בָּדָאTransliteration: bâdâʼSaid: baw-daw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

(figuratively) to invent.

Where it comes from

a primitive root.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

devised 1×feignest 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: devise, feign.

Verses using בָּדָא

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

1 Kings 12:33 · KJV

So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Bethel the fifteenth day of the eighth month, even in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast unto the children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt incense.

Nehemiah 6:8 · KJV

Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.

Common questions

What does Strong's H908 mean?

H908 is the Hebrew word בָּדָא (bâdâʼ), meaning (figuratively) to invent.

How is H908 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it devised (1 time), feignest (1 time).

How many times does H908 appear in the Bible?

בָּדָא (bâdâʼ) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H908 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.

Nearby entries

H905 · בַּד — properly, separation; by implication, a…H906 · בַּד — flaxen thread or yarn; hence, a linen garment H907 · בַּד — a brag or lie; also a liar H909 · בָּדַד — to divide, i.e. (reflex.) be solitary H910 · בָּדָד — separate; adverb, separately H911 · בְּדַד — Bedad, an Edomite

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