Strong’s H1170
בַּעַל בְּרִית
Part of speech
Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration
Ba`al Briyth
Pronunciation
bah'-al ber-eeth'
Definition
Baal of the Covenant
Meaning
Baal-Berith
Usage
Baal Berith refers to a Canaanite deity worshiped in Shechem, associated with covenants or treaties. The name suggests a local adaptation of the broader Baal worship, emphasizing a specific aspect of covenant-making or alliance.
Bible references
Judges 8:33;Judges 9:4