What does Baal mean?

Definitions for Baal
ˈbeɪ əl, beɪl; ˈbeɪ ə lɪm, ˈbeɪ lɪmbaal

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Baalnoun

    any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god

Wiktionary

  1. Baalnoun

    the supreme male deity of the Phoenician and Canaanitish pantheons; a Mediterranean fertility deity whose worship was characterised by the sexual acts of his followers during periodic rituals, along with occasional human sacrifice and frequent temple prostitution, worshipped as far back as 1400 BCE

  2. Baalnoun

    the whole class of divinities to whom the name Baal was applied.

  3. Baalnoun

    one of the fallen angels of Satan.

  4. Baalnoun

    a false deity or idol.

  5. Etymology: From the בעל, from baʿl-.

Wikipedia

  1. Baal

    The British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL) is a learned society, based in the UK, which provides a forum for people interested in language and applied linguistics. BAAL organises regular meetings of its members at various venues in the UK, publishes conference proceedings, issues a regular newsletter and awards student scholarships. There is an elected Executive Committee (EC) that represents the interests of members. The current Chair is Professor Zhu Hua of UCL Institute of Education. BAAL has an international membership of over 1200 members and is a registered charity in the UK (Charity number 246800).

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  1. baal

    Baal is a term that originates from the ancient Semitic languages which generally means "lord" or "master". However, in different historical and religious contexts, it refers to various gods, idols, or even human officials. In the Hebrew Bible, 'Baal' is used to refer to various Canaanite gods, often viewed negatively due to ancient Israel's struggles against Canaanite religion. The term later became associated with false gods and idolatry in Jewish and Christian texts.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Baalnoun

    the supreme male divinity of the Phoenician and Canaanitish nations

  2. Baalnoun

    the whole class of divinities to whom the name Baal was applied

Wikidata

  1. Baal

    Baal, also rendered Baʿal, is a Northwest Semitic title and honorific meaning "master" or "lord" that is used for various gods who were patrons of cities in the Levant and Asia Minor, cognate to Akkadian Bēlu. A Baalist or Baalite means a worshipper of Baal. "Baʿal" can refer to any god and even to human officials. In some texts it is used for Hadad, a god of the rain, thunder, fertility and agriculture, and the lord of Heaven. Since only priests were allowed to utter his divine name, Hadad, Ba‛al was commonly used. Nevertheless, few if any Biblical uses of "Baʿal" refer to Hadad, the lord over the assembly of gods on the holy mount of Heaven, but rather refer to any number of local spirit-deities worshipped as cult images, each called baʿal and regarded in the Hebrew Bible in that context as a "false god".

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Baal

    bā′al, n. the chief male deity of the Phœnician nations: a false god generally:—pl. Bā′alim.—ns. Bā′alism; Bā′alite. [Heb.]

Editors Contribution

  1. baalnoun

    A fertility god who was the main god of the Canaanite religion and the God of rain and thunderstorms; it is also the Hebrew word meaning "lord," "master," "owner," or "husband."

    Baal inherits the tidal he is given under Yahweh in his time from the Almighty being.

    Etymology: God of Canaanite religion


    Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on November 1, 2023  


  2. baalnoun

    A fertility God who was the main God of the Canaanite religion and the God of rain and thunderstorms; it is also the Hebrew word meaning lord, master, owner, or husband.

    Baal always makes sure that he stay in order with Yah Almighty and Christ.

    Etymology: Yahowah Advocate


    Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on September 17, 2023  

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Mythology

  1. Baal

    (Ba′al), a god of the Phoenicians.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. BAAL

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Baal is ranked #63218 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Baal surname appeared 316 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Baal.

    81% or 256 total occurrences were White.
    11.7% or 37 total occurrences were Asian.
    4.4% or 14 total occurrences were Black.
    1.9% or 6 total occurrences were of two or more races.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Baal in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Baal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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