בְּדַר
𐤁𐤃𐤓
bᵉdar
H921 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
A verb in Biblical Aramaic meaning 'to scatter' or 'to disperse,' often referring to the dispersal of peoples, groups, or objects from a unified entity into separated components. The primary lexical meaning is 'to scatter' or 'to divide by scattering,' and the semantic range includes the notions of dispersal, separation, or being broken up into parts.
Semantic Range
to scatter, to disperse, to separate by dispersal, to break up into parts
Root / Etymology
Aramaic form, corresponding to Hebrew פָּרַד (parad), 'to separate, divide.' Derived from the root ב-ד-ר, which in Aramaic carries the idea of scattering or employing a separating action. The form בְּדַר reflects a transposition and regional variation from the Hebrew root.
Historical & Contextual Notes
This verb occurs primarily in Biblical Aramaic sections (notably Daniel 5:19), depicting the forceful or authoritative scattering of groups—often in the context of rulers dispersing peoples or armies. It is semantically parallel to Hebrew פָּרַד (parad, 'to separate') but carries the nuance of scattering rather than simple division. In post-biblical or later Aramaic, related forms continue to mean 'scatter' or 'disperse,' and the connotation remains generally neutral, not necessarily implying violence. English translations ('scatter,' 'disperse') generally capture the sense, though they may not fully convey the authoritative aspect implied in the original contexts. Not to be confused with similar Hebrew roots meaning 'break' (e.g., פָּרַץ, 'break out'). The word is attested only in Aramaic portions and is rare in the Hebrew Bible.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding (by transposition) to פָּרַד; to scatter; scatter.
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בדר (b-d-r) — to scatter, to disperse, to separate by dispersal
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H921-01 |
וּ/בַדַּ֣רוּ | uvadaru | AC/Vpv2mp |
and-scatter | and scatter! | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H921-01 |
Daniel 4:11 | וּ/בַדַּ֣רוּ | uvadaru | AC/Vpv2mp |
and-scatter | and scatter! |