Strong's Lexicon Baal Berith: Baal of the Covenant Original Word: בַּעַל בְּרִית Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: בַּעַל (Baal, meaning "lord" or "master") and בְּרִית (berith, meaning "covenant" or "treaty"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Baal Berith, as it is a specific Canaanite deity. However, the general concept of Baal worship can be related to Greek entries like G896 (Baal) in the context of idolatry. Usage: Baal Berith refers to a Canaanite deity worshiped in Shechem, associated with covenants or treaties. The name suggests a local adaptation of the broader Baal worship, emphasizing a specific aspect of covenant-making or alliance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, Baal was a common title for various local deities, often associated with fertility, storms, and agriculture. The worship of Baal Berith in Shechem indicates the syncretism that occurred when the Israelites settled in Canaan, where they sometimes adopted local religious practices contrary to Yahweh's commandments. This reflects the ongoing struggle between the worship of Yahweh and the allure of Canaanite religious practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Baal and berith Definition "Baal of (the) covenant," a Shechemite god NASB Translation Baal-berith (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Baal-berith From Ba'al and briyth; Baal of (the) covenant; Baal-Berith, a special deity of the Shechemites -- Baal-berith. see HEBREW Ba'al see HEBREW briyth Forms and Transliterations בְּרִ֑ית בְּרִ֖ית ברית bə·rîṯ beRit bərîṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 8:33 HEB: לָהֶ֛ם בַּ֥עַל בְּרִ֖ית לֵאלֹהִֽים׃ NAS: and made Baal-berith their god. KJV: Baalim, and made Baalberith their god. INT: the Baals and made Baal-berith their god Judges 9:4 2 Occurrences |
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