### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **Bûwl**, represented by `{{H945}}`, is the name for the **eighth Hebrew month**. Its base definition is tied to the sense of rain, but its single biblical appearance solidifies its identity as a specific month in the calendar. It appears only **1 time** in **1 unique verse**, making its context highly specific and significant.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole use of `{{H945}}` is found in [[1 Kings 6:38]], which chronicles the completion of Solomon's temple. The verse states that in the eleventh year of Solomon's reign, "in the month **Bul**, which is the eighth month, was the house finished." This singular mention permanently links the name **Bûwl** to the culmination of the seven-year effort to build the house of the Lord, a pivotal moment in the history of Israel.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words from its context help illuminate its significance:
* `{{H3391}}` **yerach** (month): This word, defined as a lunation or month, is used directly before **Bûwl** to establish the timeframe. It appears in contexts of counting time [[Exodus 2:2]] and marking feasts [[1 Kings 8:2]].
* `{{H1004}}` **bayith** (house): This is the object that was finished in the month of **Bûwl**. While it can mean a family or household [[Joshua 24:15]], here it refers specifically to the temple, the house of the Lord [[Psalms 27:4]].
* `{{H1129}}` **bânâh** (to build): This root verb describes the action completed in **Bûwl**. It is used both for the physical construction of the temple and for the broader concept that God is the ultimate builder of his house [[Psalms 127:1]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H945}}` is derived entirely from its association with the temple's completion.
* **A Mark of Fulfillment:** The month **Bûwl** serves as a timestamp for when the temple was "finished" (`{{H3615}}`). This same Hebrew verb for completion is used to describe God finishing the creation of the heavens and the earth, lending profound significance to the temple's construction [[Genesis 2:1]].
* **Sacred Timing:** Its identification as the "eighth (`{{H8066}}`) month" is noteworthy. The number eight is connected to sacred events, such as the eighth day for holy convocations and offerings [[Leviticus 23:36]] or for circumcision [[Leviticus 12:3]], often signifying a new beginning or dedication.
* **Divine Order:** The temple was finished "according to all the fashion (`{{H4941}}`) of it." The word for fashion, `mishpâṭ`, also means judgment, ordinance, or due order, implying the project was completed according to a precise divine plan, not just human design [[Deuteronomy 32:4]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{H945}}` **Bûwl** is more than just an ancient name for a month. Though appearing only once, it functions as a permanent memorial in scripture, marking the specific moment when the first temple, the earthly dwelling place for God's name, was brought to completion. It highlights a moment of fulfillment, divine order, and the successful culmination of a monumental, seven-year national project.
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