Berean Strong's Lexicon Baalis: Baalis Original Word: בַּעֲלִיס Word Origin: Likely derived from the root בַּעַל (Baal), meaning "lord" or "master," with an additional suffix. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Baalis, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of foreign kings and political intrigue can be found in various Greek entries related to rulers and nations. Usage: Baalis is a proper noun referring to a specific historical figure, the king of the Ammonites during the time of the prophet Jeremiah. His name is mentioned in the context of political intrigue and conflict involving the kingdom of Judah. Cultural and Historical Background: Baalis was the king of the Ammonites, a people descended from Lot, Abraham's nephew. The Ammonites were often in conflict with Israel and Judah throughout biblical history. During the time of the Babylonian exile, Baalis played a role in the political dynamics of the region. The Ammonites, like other neighboring nations, were affected by the rise of Babylonian power and sought to navigate their survival amidst shifting alliances. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition perhaps "son of delight," an Ammonite king NASB Translation Baalis (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בַּעֲלִיס proper name, masculine (GrMonatsschrift, 1885, 471 reads בַּעְלִיס; = בֶּןעֲֿלִיס son of delight ? compare below בְּ) king of Ammonites Jeremiah 40:14 (Manuscripts & JosAnt. x. 9, 2 read בעלים). בְּעֹן see בית בעל מען below בית. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Baalis Probably from a derivative of alac with prepositional prefix; in exultation; Baalis, an Ammonitish king -- Baalis. see HEBREW alac Forms and Transliterations בַּעֲלִ֣יס ׀ בעליס ba‘ălîs ba·‘ă·lîs baaLisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 40:14 HEB: תֵּדַע֙ כִּ֞י בַּעֲלִ֣יס ׀ מֶ֣לֶךְ בְּנֵֽי־ NAS: aware that Baalis the king KJV: know that Baalis the king INT: aware that Baalis the king of the sons 1 Occurrence |
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