Introduction:
Baal-peor is a significant term found in the Old Testament, referring to both a location and a deity associated with the Moabites. The term "Baal" means "lord" or "master," and "Peor" is believed to be a mountain or a high place in Moab. The worship of Baal-peor is notably linked with idolatry and immorality, which led to severe consequences for the Israelites.

Biblical References:
The primary account of Baal-peor is found in the Book of Numbers. In Numbers 25:1-3 , it is recorded: "While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with the daughters of Moab, who invited them to the sacrifices for their gods. And the people ate and bowed down to these gods. So Israel joined in worshiping Baal of Peor, and the LORD’s anger burned against them."

Historical Context:
The incident at Baal-peor occurred during the Israelites' wilderness journey, just before they entered the Promised Land. The Moabites, fearing the Israelites, sought to weaken them through seduction and idolatry. The Moabite women enticed the Israelite men to participate in the worship of Baal-peor, which involved not only idolatry but also ritualistic sexual immorality.

Theological Significance:
The worship of Baal-peor represents a direct violation of the first commandment, which prohibits the worship of other gods. This event underscores the recurring theme of Israel's struggle with idolatry and the temptation to adopt the religious practices of surrounding nations. The incident at Baal-peor serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from the LORD.

Consequences:
As a result of Israel's sin at Baal-peor, God's wrath was kindled, leading to a devastating plague. Numbers 25:9 states, "But those who died in the plague numbered 24,000." The plague was only halted when Phinehas, the grandson of Aaron, took zealous action by executing an Israelite man and a Midianite woman who were flagrantly defying God's commandments (Numbers 25:7-8).

Later References:
The incident at Baal-peor is referenced in later biblical texts as a cautionary tale. In Deuteronomy 4:3 , Moses reminds the Israelites: "You saw with your own eyes what the LORD did at Baal-peor. The LORD your God destroyed from among you everyone who followed Baal of Peor." This serves as a warning against idolatry and a call to faithfulness.

Moral and Spiritual Lessons:
The account of Baal-peor highlights the dangers of compromising with pagan practices and the importance of remaining faithful to God's covenant. It illustrates the destructive power of sin and the necessity of repentance and zeal for God's holiness. The actions of Phinehas are commended as an example of righteous indignation and commitment to God's standards.

Conclusion:
While the entry does not include a conclusion, the narrative of Baal-peor remains a powerful testament to the need for vigilance against idolatry and the importance of upholding God's commandments in the face of cultural and spiritual challenges.Baal-Peor

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Lord of the opening, a god of the Moabites (Numbers 25:3; 31:16; Joshua 22:17), worshipped by obscene rites. So called from Mount Peor, where this worship was celebrated, the Baal of Peor. The Israelites fell into the worship of this idol (Numbers 25:3, 5, 18; Deuteronomy 4:3; Psalm 106:28; Hosea 9:10). BAAL-PEOR

ba-al-pe'-or. See BAAL. (1).

1187. Baal Peor -- "Baal of Peor," a Moabite god
Baal Peor. 1186, 1187. Baal Peor. 1188 . "Baal of Peor," a Moabite
god. Transliteration: Baal Peor Phonetic Spelling: (bah'-al ...
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3594. Kiyyun -- a heathen god
... Chiun. From kuwn; properly, a statue, ie Idol; but used (by euphemism) for some
heathen deity (perhaps corresponding to Priapus or Baal-peor) -- Chiun. ...
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Pergamos
... Balaam" (Numbers 31:16, etc.) Israel was entrapped and led into the worst form of
Midianitish idolatry, when "Israel joined himself unto Baal-peor" (Numbers 25 ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bullinger/commentary on revelation/pergamos.htm

All Association with Idols is to be Avoided.
... And sometimes they made a calf, as in the wilderness; [3049] sometimes they worshipped
Baalpeor; [3050] another time Baal, [3051] and Thamuz, [3052] and ...
/.../constitutions of the holy apostles/sec ii all association with idols.htm

The Mystery
... revenues, tithes, and oblations, but unhappy by its apostasy of various kinds, not
less than Israel in the wilderness, with the calf, Baal-peor, Balaam, Korah ...
//christianbookshelf.org/mede/a key to the apocalypse/the mystery 2.htm

"Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge"
... At Baalpeor, on the very borders of the Promised Land, where many fell a prey to
subtle temptation, those who remained faithful renewed their vows of allegiance ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 24 destroyed for lack.htm

Balaam
... firmness and a martyr to duty. He would not curse in words, but he did it
in another way"by means of Baal-peor. So we find men making ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/balaam.htm

Psalm 106
... 27'Mong nations to o'erthrow their seed,. and scatter in each land. ^28They unto
Baal-peor did. themselves associate; The sacrifices of the dead. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/scottish psalter and paraphrases/psalm 106.htm

Matt. x. 34
... the Jews also, when each had slain his neighbor, then He laid aside His anger against
them; both when they made the calf, and when they were joined to Baal Peor ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily xxxv matt x 34.htm

Rom. xi. 7
... Thou wast freed from Egypt, and thou didst worship the calf, thou didst sacrifice
thy sons to Baalpeor, thou didst defile the temple, thou didst go after every ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xix rom xi 7.htm

Matt. Iii. 13
... not such as these; and after all those, the voices, and the trumpets, and the
lightnings, they both forged a calf, and "were joined unto Baal-peor." And those ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily xii matt iii 13.htm

On the Diversity of Spiritual Gifts.
... [3575] And indeed Balaam the prophet, when he had corrupted Israel by Baal-peor,
suffered punishment; [3576] and Caiaphas at last was his own murderer; and the ...
/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/sec i on the diversity of.htm

Baalpeor (5 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BAAL-PEOR. ba-al-pe'-or. See BAAL. (1).
Multi-Version Concordance Baalpeor (5 Occurrences). Numbers ...
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Baal-peor (6 Occurrences)
Baal-peor. Baalpeor, Baal-peor. Ba'al-pe'or . Easton's Bible Dictionary ... (ASV
BBE DBY JPS WBS YLT NAS). Baalpeor, Baal-peor. Ba'al-pe'or . Reference Bible
/b/baal-peor.htm - 9k

Peor (14 Occurrences)
... (2.) A Moabite divinity, called also "Baal-peor" (Numbers 25:3, 5, 18; Comp.
Deuteronomy 3:29). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PEOR. ...
/p/peor.htm - 13k

Pe'or (8 Occurrences)
... desert. (See RSV). Numbers 25:3 Israel joined himself to BaalPeor: and
the anger of Yahweh was kindled against Israel. (See RSV). ...
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Ba'al-pe'or (2 Occurrences)
Ba'al-pe'or. Baal-peor, Ba'al-pe'or. Baalperazim . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(See RSV). Baal-peor, Ba'al-pe'or. Baalperazim . Reference Bible.
/b/ba'al-pe'or.htm - 7k

Zimri (16 Occurrences)
... the Moabite women) called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods" (25:2),
ie as explained by 25:5 to take part in the immoral rites of the god Baal-peor. ...
/z/zimri.htm - 18k

Ba'al (55 Occurrences)
... See RSV). Numbers 25:3 Israel joined himself to BaalPeor: and the anger
of Yahweh was kindled against Israel. (See RSV). Numbers ...
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Yoked (10 Occurrences)
... him. (DBY). Numbers 25:3 Israel joined himself to BaalPeor: and the anger
of Yahweh was kindled against Israel. (See RSV). Numbers ...
/y/yoked.htm - 9k

Worshiping (24 Occurrences)
... place. (See NIV). Numbers 25:3 Israel joined himself to BaalPeor: and
the anger of Yahweh was kindled against Israel. (See NIV). ...
/w/worshiping.htm - 14k

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