Strong's H1166 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: בָּעַל (bâʻal)

Pronunciation: baw-al'

POS: baw-al' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root; also as denominative from

Definition: a primitive root; also as denominative from בַּעַל; to be master; hence, to marry; have dominion (over), be husband, marry(-ried, [idiom] wife).

KJV Usage: have dominion (over), be husband, marry(-ried, [idiom] wife).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to marry, rule over, possess, own
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to marry, be lord (husband) over
• 4. 1a2) to rule over
• 5. 1b) (Niphal) to be married

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