Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בַּעֲלִיס”
Understanding Baʻălîyç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from a derivative of עָלַס with prepositional prefix; in exultation Baalis. - § Baalis = "lord of the banner: i...
H1185
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בַּעֲלִיס
Phoneticbah-al-ece'
TransliterationBaʻălîyç
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from a derivative of עָלַס with prepositional prefix; in exultation Baalis. - § Baalis = "lord of the banner: in causing the joy" - Baalis, an Ammonitish king 1) king of the Ammonites at the time of the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 40:14 | “And said unto him, Dost thou certainly know that Baalis the king of the Ammonites hath sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to slay thee? But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam believed them not.” Word: בַּעֲלִיס (Baʻălîyç) |