Word Study

The meaning of בַּעֲלִיס

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

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
ReferenceText
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.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Jeremiah
Book Distribution
Jeremiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בַּעֲלִיס' deepen your understanding of Jeremiah 40:14?