Lexicon baalah: Mistress, Lady, Owner Original Word: בַּעֲלָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance that hath, mistress Feminine of ba'al; a mistress -- that hath, mistress. see HEBREW ba'al NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of baal Definition a mistress NASB Translation medium* (2), mistress (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [בַּעֲלָה] noun feminine 1. mistress, בַּעֲלַת הַבַּיִת mistress of the house 1 Kings 17:17. 2 relative noun אוב ׳ב necromancer 1 Samuel 28:7 (twice in verse); כשׁפים ׳ב sorceress, Nahum 3:4. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root בַּעַל (baʿal), which means "to marry" or "to rule over."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2233: ἡγέομαι (hēgeomai) • to lead, to rule, to consider Usage: The word בַּעֲלָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a woman who holds a position of authority or ownership, typically in relation to a household or property. It can also imply a marital relationship where the woman is seen as the counterpart to a husband. Context: The term בַּעֲלָה appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often reflecting the societal structures and familial roles of ancient Israel. In some instances, it is used to describe a woman who possesses authority over a household, akin to the role of a "lady" or "mistress" of the house. This term underscores the concept of ownership and authority, paralleling the male counterpart, בַּעַל (baʿal), which means "lord" or "husband." The use of בַּעֲלָה highlights the dynamics of gender roles and property rights in biblical times, where women could hold significant positions within the domestic sphere. The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its occurrences provide insight into the cultural and legal aspects of marriage and property. Forms and Transliterations בַּֽעֲלַת־ בַּעֲלַ֣ת בַּעֲלַת־ בעלת בעלת־ ba‘ălaṯ ba‘ălaṯ- ba·‘ă·laṯ ba·‘ă·laṯ- baalatLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 28:7 HEB: לִי֙ אֵ֣שֶׁת בַּעֲלַת־ א֔וֹב וְאֵלְכָ֥ה NAS: for me a woman who is a medium, that I may go KJV: me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, INT: Seek A woman hath spirit may go 1 Samuel 28:7 1 Kings 17:17 Nahum 3:4 4 Occurrences |
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