Baal

proper noun

Meaning

A title and honorific meaning 'lord' or 'master' in Northwest Semitic languages, specifically applied to various deities in the ancient Levant.

Examples

  • Archaeologists discovered stone altars dedicated to Baal in the ruins of the ancient city.
  • The religious texts frequently contrast the worship of Yahweh with the rituals performed for Baal.

Synonyms: deity, idol, divinity, pantheon