Strong’s H1176

בַּעַל זְבוּב

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Ba`al Zbuwb

Pronunciation

bah'-al zeh-voov

Definition

Baal Zebub

Meaning

Baal-Zebub

Usage

Baal Zebub, often translated as "Lord of the Flies," is a Philistine deity worshiped in the city of Ekron. The name is likely a derogatory alteration of Baal-Zebul, meaning "Lord of the High Place" or "Prince Baal," used by the Israelites to mock the god of Ekron. In the Bible, Baal Zebub is associated with idolatry and false worship, representing a spiritual adversary to the worship of Yahweh.

Bible references

2 Kings 1:2;2 Kings 1:3;2 Kings 1:6;2 Kings 1:16