Found 2 items, similar to baal.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: Baal
Baal
n : any of numerous local fertility and nature deities
worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews
considered Baal a false god
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Baal
Baal
\Ba"al\ (b[=a]"al), n.; Heb. pl.
Baalim (-[i^]m). [Heb.
ba'al lord.]
1. (Myth.) The supreme male divinity of the Phoenician and
Canaanitish nations.
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Note: The name of this god occurs in the Old Testament and
elsewhere with qualifying epithets subjoined, answering
to the different ideas of his character; as,
Baal-berith (the Covenant Baal), Baal-zebub (Baal of
the fly).
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2. pl. The whole class of divinities to whom the name Baal
was applied. --Judges x. 6.
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Bel
\Bel\, n.
The Babylonian name of the god known among the Hebrews as
Baal. See
Baal. --Baruch vi. 41.
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