Strong's Lexicon Baal Zebub: Baal Zebub Original Word: בַּעַל זְבוּב Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: בַּעַל (Baal), meaning "lord" or "master," and זְבוּב (Zebub), meaning "fly." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent in the New Testament is Βεελζεβούλ (Beelzeboul), Strong's Greek #954, often used to refer to a prince of demons or Satan himself, as seen in Matthew 12:24 and Luke 11:15. Usage: Baal Zebub, often translated as "Lord of the Flies," is a Philistine deity worshiped in the city of Ekron. The name is likely a derogatory alteration of Baal-Zebul, meaning "Lord of the High Place" or "Prince Baal," used by the Israelites to mock the god of Ekron. In the Bible, Baal Zebub is associated with idolatry and false worship, representing a spiritual adversary to the worship of Yahweh. Cultural and Historical Background: Baal Zebub was a deity of the Philistines, a people who lived in the coastal region of Canaan. The Philistines were often in conflict with the Israelites, and their gods were seen as rivals to the God of Israel. The worship of Baal Zebub involved seeking oracles and guidance, particularly in matters of health and disease. The name "Lord of the Flies" may imply a connection to pestilence or decay, reflecting the god's association with death and the underworld. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Baal and zebub Definition "Baal of flies," a Philistine god NASB Translation Baal-zebub (4). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Baal-zebub From Ba'al and zbuwb; Baal of (the) Fly; Baal-Zebub, a special deity of the Ekronites -- Baal-zebub. see HEBREW Ba'al see HEBREW zbuwb Forms and Transliterations זְב֖וּב זְבוּב֙ זְבוּב֮ זבוב zə·ḇūḇ zəḇūḇ zeVuvLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 1:2 HEB: דִרְשׁ֗וּ בְּבַ֤עַל זְבוּב֙ אֱלֹהֵ֣י עֶקְר֔וֹן NAS: inquire of Baal-zebub, the god KJV: enquire of Baalzebub the god INT: Go inquire of Baal-zebub the god of Ekron 2 Kings 1:3 2 Kings 1:6 2 Kings 1:16 4 Occurrences |
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