Strong's Lexicon mibdalah: Separation, division Original Word: מִבְדָּלָה Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּדַל (badal), meaning "to divide" or "to separate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent concept can be found in words like ἀφορίζω (aphorizo - Strong's Greek 873), meaning "to separate" or "to set apart." Usage: The term "mibdalah" refers to a state or condition of separation or division. It is used in the context of distinguishing or setting apart, often in a religious or ceremonial sense. This concept is central to the idea of holiness and purity, where certain things are set apart for sacred use. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of separation was integral to maintaining holiness and purity. The Israelites were called to be a people set apart for God, distinct from the surrounding nations. This separation was not only spiritual but also physical, as seen in dietary laws, Sabbath observance, and other ceremonial practices. The idea of separation underscored the covenant relationship between God and His people, emphasizing their unique identity and purpose. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom badal Definition a separate place NASB Translation set apart (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִבְדָּלָה] noun feminine separate place, הַמִּבְדָּלוֺת Joshua 16:9 (appositive הֶעָרִים); but read probably הַמֻּבְדָּלוֺת Hoph`al Participle from בדל, or הַנִּבְדָּלוֺת Niph`al Participle, compare Di. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance separate From badal; a separation, i.e. (concretely) a separate place -- separate. see HEBREW badal Forms and Transliterations הַמִּבְדָּלוֹת֙ המבדלות ham·miḇ·dā·lō·wṯ hammiḇdālōwṯ hammivdalOtLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 16:9 HEB: וְהֶעָרִ֗ים הַמִּבְדָּלוֹת֙ לִבְנֵ֣י אֶפְרַ֔יִם NAS: [together] with the cities which were set apart for the sons KJV: And the separate cities INT: the cities were set the sons of Ephraim 1 Occurrence |
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