Lexicon Baal Shalishah: Baal Shalishah Original Word: בַּעַל שָׁלִשָׁה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Baal-shalisha From Ba'al and Shalishah; Baal of Shalishah, Baal-Shalishah, a place in Palestine -- Baal-shalisha. see HEBREW Ba'al see HEBREW Shalishah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Baal and Shalishah Definition "Baal of Shalishah," a place in Pal. NASB Translation Baal-shalishah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בַּ֫עַל שָׁלִשָׁה proper name, of a location 2 Kings 4:42, place in Ephraim near Gilgal; = Βαιθσαρισαθ LagOnom 239. 2nd ed. 250 approximately 15 miles from Diospolis. (? ׳ב proper name, of divinity) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from בַּעַל (Baal) meaning "lord" or "master" and שָׁלִשָׁה (Shalishah), a place name.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for this specific Hebrew proper noun, as it refers to a specific location and cultural context unique to the Hebrew Bible. However, the concept of "Baal" as a deity can be related to Greek terms for gods or lords, such as κύριος (kyrios), though this is more thematic than a direct lexical correspondence. Usage: This proper noun is used in the context of a geographical location mentioned in the Old Testament. Context: Baal of Shalishah is mentioned in the context of the narrative found in 2 Kings 4:42. The passage describes a man coming from Baal-shalishah to bring the prophet Elisha bread made from the firstfruits, specifically twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain. This location is significant as it highlights the practice of offering firstfruits, a common custom in ancient Israel, and the miraculous provision associated with Elisha's ministry. The name itself suggests a place where Baal was worshiped, indicating the syncretism present in certain regions of Israel during this period. The exact location of Baal-shalishah is not definitively known, but it is believed to be in the vicinity of Mount Ephraim, based on historical and geographical analysis. Forms and Transliterations שָׁלִ֗שָׁה שלשה šā·li·šāh šālišāh shaLishahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 4:42 HEB: בָּ֜א מִבַּ֣עַל שָׁלִ֗שָׁה וַיָּבֵא֩ לְאִ֨ישׁ NAS: came from Baal-shalishah, and brought KJV: a man from Baalshalisha, and brought INT: man came Baal-shalishah and brought the man 1 Occurrence |
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