Lexicon beel: Lord, Master, Baal Original Word: בְּעֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chancellor (Aramaic) corresponding to ba'al -- + chancellor. see HEBREW ba'al NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to baal Definition owner, lord NASB Translation commander* (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs בְּעֵל (K§ 54, 3 γ) noun masculine owner, lord (Syriac Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a root corresponding to בַּעַל (ba‘al), which means "lord" or "master."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent terms that convey similar meanings of "master" or "lord" include: Usage: This Aramaic term appears in the context of describing a person who holds authority or ownership, akin to a husband or master. It is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament. Context: The term בְּעֵל (be‘el) is found in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, specifically in the books of Daniel and Ezra. It is used to describe a figure of authority or ownership, similar to the Hebrew בַּעַל (ba‘al). In the context of the ancient Near East, the term could refer to a husband, indicating a relationship of authority and responsibility. The usage of בְּעֵל in the Aramaic texts reflects the cultural and linguistic influences of the Babylonian and Persian periods, where Aramaic was a common language of administration and communication. The term underscores the societal structures of the time, where the roles of master and husband were intertwined with notions of leadership and provision. Forms and Transliterations בְּעֵל־ בעל־ bə‘êl- bə·‘êl- beelLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:8 HEB: רְח֣וּם בְּעֵל־ טְעֵ֗ם וְשִׁמְשַׁי֙ NAS: Rehum the commander and Shimshai INT: Rehum chancellor chancellor and Shimshai Ezra 4:9 Ezra 4:17 3 Occurrences |