Strong’s H1167

בַּעַל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

ba`al

Pronunciation

bah'-al

Definition

Lord, master, owner, husband, Baal (as a proper noun referring to a Canaanite deity)

Meaning

a master, a husband, owner

Usage

The Hebrew word "baal" primarily denotes ownership or lordship, often used to describe a master or husband. In the context of ancient Israel, it also refers to the Canaanite storm and fertility god, Baal, who was frequently worshiped by the surrounding nations and sometimes by the Israelites themselves, contrary to God's commandments.

Bible references

Genesis 14:13;Genesis 20:3;Genesis 37:19;Genesis 49:23;Exodus 21:3;Exodus 21:22;Exodus 21:28;Exodus 21:29;Exodus 21:29;Exodus 21:34;Exodus 21:34;Exodus 21:36;Exodus 22:8;Exodus 22:11;Exodus 22:12;Exodus 22:14;Exodus 22:15;Exodus 24:14;Leviticus 21:4;Numbers 21:28;Deuteronomy 15:2;Deuteronomy 21:13;Deuteronomy 22:22;Deuteronomy 24:4;Joshua 24:11