Word Study

The meaning of בֵּל

Understanding Bêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H1078
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

בֵּל

Phoneticbale
TransliterationBêl
Grammar Code
N:N-M-T
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

by contraction for בַּעַל Bel. - § Bel = "lord" - Bel, the Baal of the Babylonians 1) a chief Babylonian deity

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Isaiah 46:1

Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast.

Jeremiah 50:2

Declare ye among the nations, and publish, and set up a standard; publish, and conceal not: say, Babylon is taken, Bel is confounded, Merodach is broken in pieces; her idols are confounded, her images are broken in pieces.

Jeremiah 51:44

And I will punish Bel in Babylon, and I will bring forth out of his mouth that which he hath swallowed up: and the nations shall not flow together any more unto him: yea, the wall of Babylon shall fall.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Jeremiah
Book Distribution
Isaiah1
Jeremiah2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בֵּל' deepen your understanding of Isaiah 46:1?