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Baal ( / ˈbeɪ.əl, ˈbɑː.əl / ), [6] [a] or Baʻal [b] ( Hebrew: בַּעַל baʿal ), was a title and honorific meaning 'owner' or ' lord ' in the Northwest Semitic languages spoken in the Levant during antiquity. From its use among people, it came to be applied to gods. [11]
The Temple of Baal Shamen, Palmyra, Syria. Baal, god worshipped in many ancient Middle Eastern communities, especially among the Canaanites, who apparently considered him a fertility deity and one of the most important gods in the pantheon. As a Semitic common noun baal (Hebrew baʿal) meant “owner” or “lord,” although it could be used ...
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Oct 23, 2023 · Baal was a Canaanite and Phoenician deity of fertility and storms, worshipped by many Israelites in the Old Testament. Learn about Baal's history, characteristics, and biblical condemnation, and see verses that mention Baal and his followers.
Nov 5, 2021 · Baal is a fertility and weather god, especially rainstorms, who became king of the gods in Ugarit and Canaan. He is known from the Bible as the enemy of Yahweh and from the Baal Cycle of myths.
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Baal - New World Encyclopedia. Ba'al with raised arm, fourteenth-twelfth century B.C.E., found at Ras Shamra. In the Bible, Baal (also rendered Baʿal) was an important Canaanite god, often portrayed as the primary enemy of the Hebrew God Yahweh. The Semitic word "baal" (meaning '"Lord") was also used to refer to various deities of the Levant.
Oct 25, 2016 · Baal was a powerful deity in Canaan and Phoenicia, associated with life, fertility, sun and storms. Learn about his origin, family, battles, religious influence and modern controversies.
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Learn about the origins, significance, and rituals of Baal, the ancient Canaanite storm and fertility god. Explore Baal's role in the Hebrew Bible, his relationship with other deities, and his influence on modern culture.
