Strong’s H1166

בָּעַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ba`al

Pronunciation

bah-ahl

Definition

To marry, to rule over, to possess, to own

Meaning

to be master, to marry

Usage

The Hebrew verb "baal" primarily means "to marry" or "to have dominion over." It conveys the idea of ownership or lordship, often used in the context of a husband’s relationship to his wife, or a master’s dominion over property. The term can also imply a covenantal relationship, as seen in the marriage covenant.

Bible references

Genesis 20:3;Deuteronomy 22:22;Deuteronomy 24:1;1 Chronicles 4:22;Proverbs 30:23;Isaiah 26:13;Isaiah 54:1;Isaiah 54:5;Isaiah 62:4;Isaiah 62:4;Isaiah 62:5;Isaiah 62:5;Jeremiah 3:14;Jeremiah 31:32;Malachi 2:11