Strong's Lexicon Baal Peor: Baal of Peor Original Word: בַּעַל פְּעוֹר Word Origin: Derived from בַּעַל (Baal, meaning "lord" or "master") and פְּעוֹר (Peor, a mountain or opening). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Baal Peor in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun. However, the concept of idolatry and pagan worship is addressed in various Greek terms related to idols and false gods. Usage: Baal Peor refers to a Moabite deity worshiped at Mount Peor. The name combines "Baal," a common title for various local deities in the ancient Near East, with "Peor," indicating the specific location associated with this particular form of Baal worship. In the biblical narrative, Baal Peor is associated with idolatry and immorality, particularly in the context of Israel's apostasy. Cultural and Historical Background: Baal Peor was a local manifestation of the Canaanite god Baal, worshiped by the Moabites. The worship of Baal Peor involved licentious rites and was a significant temptation for the Israelites as they encamped in the plains of Moab. The incident at Baal Peor, where Israelites engaged in idolatry and immorality with Moabite women, led to a severe divine judgment, highlighting the dangers of syncretism and the allure of pagan practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Baal and Peor Definition "Baal of Peor," a Moabite god NASB Translation Baal of Peor (2), Baal-peor (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs בַּ֫עַל מְּעוֺר proper name, masculine Numbers 25:3,5; Deuteronomy 4:3 (twice in verse); Psalm 106:28; Hosea 9:10, Baal of Peor (VB) i.e. worshipped at מְּעוֺר q. v.; or Baal-P. (whence Peor as proper name, of a location); compare Di Numbers 25:3 BaudStud. ii. 233 BaeRel 14, 210. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Baal-peor From Ba'al and p'owr; Baal of Peor; Baal-Peor, a Moabitish deity -- Baal-peor. see HEBREW Ba'al see HEBREW p'owr Forms and Transliterations פְּע֑וֹר פְּע֔וֹר פְּע֗וֹר פְּעֽוֹר׃ פעור פעור׃ pə‘ōwr pə·‘ō·wr peorLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 25:3 HEB: יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל לְבַ֣עַל פְּע֑וֹר וַיִּֽחַר־ אַ֥ף NAS: joined themselves to Baal of Peor, and the LORD KJV: joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger INT: joined Israel to Baal was kindled and the anger Numbers 25:5 Deuteronomy 4:3 Deuteronomy 4:3 Psalm 106:28 Hosea 9:10 6 Occurrences |
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