Baal Shem-Tov

or Baal Shem-Tob

[ Ashkenazic Hebrew bahl-shem-tohv, -tohv; Sephardic Hebrew bahl-shem-tawv, -tawv ]

/ Ashkenazic Hebrew ˈbɑl ˈʃɛmˈtoʊv, -ˌtoʊv; Sephardic Hebrew ˈbɑl ˈʃɛmˈtɔv, -ˌtɔv /

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noun

Israel ben Eliezer; "Besht", c1700–60, Ukrainian teacher and religious leader: founder of the Hasidic movement of Judaism.

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Words nearby Baal Shem-Tov

Baalbek, baalebos, Baalism, baal kore, Baalshem, Baal Shem-Tov, baas, baaskap, Baastrup's sign, Baath, Bāb

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How to use Baal Shem-Tov in a sentence

Noah's—including his barren, adopted daughter Ila, who is betrothed to his son Shem—are.
‘Noah’ Review: An Ambitious, Flawed Biblical Tale That You Have to See|Andrew Romano|March 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
God shall enlarge Japheth,  And he shall dwell in the tents of Shem;  And Canaan shall be his servant.
The Story of Noah's Ark From the Bible’s Book of Genesis|The Daily Beast|March 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan.
The Story of Noah's Ark From the Bible’s Book of Genesis|The Daily Beast|March 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
The Story of Noah's Ark From the Bible’s Book of Genesis|The Daily Beast|March 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Yes, the first line uttered by a black female cast regular since 2007 was “Mazel tov.”
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The primitive religion of mankind I believe to have been revealed to inspired men, who, like Shem, walked with God.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I|John Lord
Manifestation of the signature of Baal-Zeboub, generalissimo of the armies of Lucifer, written in fire upon the void.
Devil-Worship in France|Arthur Edward Waite
A final howl of invocation resulted in complete failure, whereupon it was decided that Baal-Zeboub had business elsewhere.
Devil-Worship in France|Arthur Edward Waite
There is a touch of sublimity in that, and the basia of Baal-Zeboub may well enough be more demoralising than those of Secundus.
Devil-Worship in France|Arthur Edward Waite
Whenever they passed an embedded fakir, they obtained an incantation from his lips, but still Baal-Zeboub failed.
Devil-Worship in France|Arthur Edward Waite

British Dictionary definitions for Baal Shem-Tov

Baal Shem Tov

Baal Shem Tob

/ (bɑːl ˈʃɛm tɒv, ˈʃɑːm) /

noun

original name Israel ben Eliezer ?1700–60, Jewish religious leader, teacher, and healer in Poland: founder of modern Hasidism

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