Baalath

/ˈbeɪ.ɑ.læθ/ noun

Definition

In biblical texts, a place name or term related to Baal worship sites, possibly referring to a ritual location or town.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'baal' (master, lord) + '-ath' (locative suffix). Biblical geographic or religious term.

Kelly Says

Baalath appears in the Bible as an actual town, and the 'Baal' part tells you it was a place dedicated to the Canaanite god—ancient maps show these worship sites scattered throughout the Mediterranean.

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