Strong’s H1172

בַּעֲלָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

ba`alah

Pronunciation

bah-ah-LAH

Definition

Mistress, Lady, Owner

Meaning

a mistress

Usage

The term "baʿalah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a female owner or mistress. It is the feminine form of "baʿal," which is often used to refer to a lord, master, or husband. In the context of the Bible, "baʿalah" can refer to a woman who has authority or ownership, often in relation to property or land.

Bible references

1 Samuel 28:7;1 Samuel 28:7;1 Kings 17:17;Nahum 3:4