What does בַּד · ψευδής mean in the Bible?
בַּד · ψευδής is a Hebrew phrase meaning "empty or false boasting".
Hebrew · H907, G5571
בַּדִּים
A brag or lie ; also a liar · false
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בַּדH907a brag or lie ; also a liar
Pronunciationbad
False speech rooted in emptiness; denotes both the utterance of lies and the character of the liar
Open lexicon entry →ψευδήςG5571false
Pronunciationpseudḗs
Describes both deceitful persons and false claims; fundamentally emphasizes untrustworthiness rather than mere error.
Open lexicon entry →What does בַּדִּים (baddim) mean in the Bible?
בַּד · ψευδής is a Hebrew phrase meaning "empty or false boasting".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H907, G5571?
H907, G5571 is connected to 6 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. empty or false boasting
Strong'sH907, G5571
Lexical occurrences6 versesSource Gloss
empty or false boasting
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
בַּדִּים is built from this root: