Strong’s H0914
בָּדל
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
badal
Pronunciation
bah-DAHL
Definition
To separate, divide, distinguish, set apart
Meaning
to divide
Usage
The Hebrew verb "badal" primarily means to separate or divide. It is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament to describe the act of setting apart or distinguishing one thing from another. This can refer to physical separation, such as dividing waters, or more abstract separations, such as distinguishing between holy and profane.
Bible references
Genesis 1:4;Genesis 1:6;Genesis 1:7;Genesis 1:14;Genesis 1:18;Exodus 26:33;Leviticus 1:17;Leviticus 5:8;Leviticus 10:10;Leviticus 11:47;Leviticus 20:24;Leviticus 20:25;Leviticus 20:25;Leviticus 20:26;Numbers 8:14;Numbers 16:9;Numbers 16:21;Deuteronomy 4:41;Deuteronomy 10:8;Deuteronomy 19:2;Deuteronomy 19:7;Deuteronomy 29:21;1 Kings 8:53;1 Chronicles 12:9;1 Chronicles 23:13