baal
no; not.
Origin of baal
1Other definitions for Baal (2 of 2)
any of numerous local deities among the ancient Semitic peoples, typifying the productive forces of nature and worshiped with much sensuality.
(sometimes lowercase) a false god.
Origin of Baal
2Other words from Baal
- Ba·al·ish, adjective
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How to use baal in a sentence
And I will take away the names of Baalim out of her mouth, and she shall no more remember their name.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousAs they called them, they went away from before their face: they offered victims to Baalim, and sacrificed to idols.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousBaalim, a general name for all the Syrian gods, as Ash´taroth was for the goddesses.
Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol 1 | The Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D.Scaliger derives the name of Beel-zebub, the false god, from Baalim-Zebabim, which signifies lord of sacrifices.
History of the Fan | George Woolliscroft RheadIt becomes evident to him that the Hebrews, like their neighbors, worshiped "baalim" or the gods of the heathens.
The Necessity of Atheism | Dr. D.M. Brooks
British Dictionary definitions for Baal
/ (bɑːl) /
any of several ancient Semitic fertility gods
Phoenician myth the sun god and supreme national deity
(sometimes not capital) any false god or idol
Origin of Baal
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