baal

Meanings

• A god in various ancient Semitic religions.

  - "In Canaan, Baal was the god of the storm and the sun."
  - "Baal was the name of the chief god in various ancient Semitic religions."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with baal
Baal , val , cal , gal , pall , call , hall , gall , mall , wall

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Homophones

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1. Baal
   

2. bal
   

3. bawl
   

4. ball
   

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Variants

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baal , baalim , baalism , baalisms , baals , Ba'al Shem Tov , Baal Shem Tov , Baʽal Shem Tov , Besht , Israel ben Eliezer

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Forms

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Baal (noun), Baal (proper noun), Baal (verb)

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Etymology

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The exact origin of the name Baal is uncertain. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Semitic word 'baal' which means 'lord' or 'master'. In various ancient Semitic religions, Baal was the name of the chief god who was considered the 'lord' or 'master' of the gods and the natural world.

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Trivia

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1. Baal was often depicted holding a club or a thunderbolt.

2. In the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre, there was a famous temple dedicated to Baal, which was known as the 'Temple of Baal at Tyre'.

3. In the Bible, there are several references to Baal, including in the books of Judges, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, and 1 Samuel.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ancient Semitic Religions: Baal was an important deity in various ancient Semitic religions, which included Canaanite, Phoenician, and Carthaginian religions.

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Culture

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Baal was an important deity in various ancient Semitic cultures. He was often depicted as a powerful and majestic figure, with the horns of a bull on his head. Baal was the god of the storm and the sun, and he was believed to have the power to control the weather. Baal was often worshipped through various rituals and ceremonies, which involved offering sacrifices to the god and praying for his blessings. Baal was an important deity in various ancient Semitic cultures, and he continues to be an object of fascination and study for scholars and researchers in various fields.

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