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baalim


Meanings
  • noun

    Baalim are the Baal gods in Canaanite religion.

    - "Yhwdh was considered a rival of the Baalim."
    - "The Baalim were worshipped in temples called high places."

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baal , baalim , baalism , baalisms , baals
Etymology
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From the Semitic root b-l-m, meaning 'lord' or 'master'.


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  1. The Baalim were often represented with phallic symbols, symbolizing their role as fertility gods.

  2. The worship of the Baalim was a major point of contention between the Israelites and their Canaanite neighbors.

  3. The Baalim were sometimes depicted riding in chariots drawn by horses or other animals.


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  1. Baal: Baal was the chief god of the Canaanites, and the Baalim were a group of gods associated with him.


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The Baalim were the principal deities of the Canaanite religion. They were the gods of fertility, rain, thunder, and storms. Baal worship was widespread in the ancient Near East, and the Baalim were often depicted as having human forms with the horns of a bull or goat on their heads.

How to Memorize "baalim"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a bull or goat-headed god, representing one of the Baalim.

  2. associate

    - Associate the Baalim with fertility, rain, and storms.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that Baalim are the 'lords' or 'masters' in Canaanite religion.


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