Lexicon Meri Baal: Merib-baal Original Word: מְרִי בַעַל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Meri-baal From mriy and Ba'al; rebellion of (i.e. Against) Baal; Meri-Baal, an epithet of Gideon -- Meri-baal. Compare Mriyb Ba'al. see HEBREW mriy see HEBREW Ba'al see HEBREW Mriyb Ba'al NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as Merib, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words מְרִי (meri), meaning "rebellion" or "contention," and בַּעַל (baal), meaning "lord" or "master."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Meri-Baal, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. Usage: The name Meri-Baal is used in the context of a personal name, specifically referring to a descendant of Saul. In the biblical narrative, it is an alternate name for Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul. Context: Meri-Baal is a name found in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. It is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:34 and 9:40, where it refers to the son of Jonathan, the son of King Saul. In these passages, Meri-Baal is identified as the father of Micah. The name Meri-Baal is synonymous with Mephibosheth, who is more commonly known in the narrative of 2 Samuel. Mephibosheth was crippled in both feet and was shown kindness by King David for the sake of his father Jonathan. The use of the name Meri-Baal instead of Mephibosheth in the Chronicles may reflect a different tradition or a deliberate avoidance of the name Baal, which was associated with Canaanite deities. The name change from Meri-Baal to Mephibosheth, which means "dispeller of shame," could indicate a theological or cultural shift away from the association with Baal. Forms and Transliterations בַ֖עַל בעל ḇa‘al ḇa·‘al VaalLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 9:40 HEB: בָּ֑עַל וּמְרִי־ בַ֖עַל הוֹלִ֥יד אֶת־ KJV: [was] Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begat INT: of Jonathan Merib-baal and Meribbaal became of Micah |
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