The meaning of “בָּעַל”
Understanding bâʻal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
have dominion (over), be husband, marry(-ried, [idiom] wife). - to be master - hence, to marry 1) to marry, rule over, p...
בָּעַל
have dominion (over), be husband, marry(-ried, [idiom] wife). - to be master - hence, to marry 1) to marry, rule over, possess, own 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to marry, be lord (husband) over 1a2) to rule over 1b) (Niphal) to be married
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 20:3 | “But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man’s wife.” Word: בָּעַל (bâʻal) | |
| Deuteronomy 22:22 | “If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they shall both of them die, both the man that lay with the woman, and the woman: so shalt thou put away evil from Israel.” Word: בָּעַל (bâʻal) | |
| 1 Chronicles 4:22 | “And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had the dominion in Moab, and Jashubi–lehem. And these are ancient things.” Word: בָּעַל (bâʻal) | |
| Proverbs 30:23 | “For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.” Word: בָּעַל (bâʻal) | |
| Isaiah 54:5 | “For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.” Word: בָּעַל (bâʻal) |