HebrewH1170
בַּעַל בְּרִית
Baal Bᵉrîyth
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
Baal-Berith refers to a specific deity worshiped by the people of Shechem. The name means "Baal of the covenant," combining the words for "lord" or "master" (Baal) and "covenant" (Berith). It is mentioned in connection with this particular group's religious practices.
Baal-Berith, a special deity of the Shechemites
The Hebrew word Baal Bᵉrîyth means "Baal-Berith, a special deity of the Shechemites," used in Scripture in contexts that reveal its full semantic depth.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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