Bâdâʼ — H908

Definition

verb

(figuratively) to invent

1. to devise, contrive, invent (bad sense)
1. (Qal)
1. to devise
2. to contrive

Usually translated as

devise, feign

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• plássō (G4111)

Occurrences

Bâdâʼ occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Kings (1), Nehemiah (1)

• 1 Kings 12:33 — So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Beth-el the fifteenth day of the eighth month, even in the month which he had devised (בָּדָ֣א) 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 — Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest (בוֹדָֽאם) them out of thine own heart.