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baal

/ˈbeɪ.əl/

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noun

/ˈbeɪ.əl/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к многочисленным местным божествам плодородия и природы, почитавшимся древними семитскими народами, часто считавшимся ложным богом у евреев.

A proper noun referring to any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples, often considered a false god by the Hebrews.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Ancient Semitic deityC1formal

    A title and honorific meaning 'lord' or 'owner' used for various local fertility and nature gods worshipped in the ancient Near East, often considered a false god by the Hebrews.

    ruВаал

    • The prophets of Baal challenged Elijah on Mount Carmel.
    • Ancient texts describe Baal as a god of rain and fertility.
    • The worship of Baal was condemned by Hebrew prophets.
Forms
  • baalim plural form
  • baals plural form
  • baalim's possessive plural form
  • baals' possessive plural form
  • baal's possessive singular form