Baali (title)
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Baali (
/ˈbeɪ.əlaɪ/)[1] is a former title used by the Israelites for God. The title, which means "my lord," is derived from the possessive form of the honorific Baal. The Judeo-Christian prophet Hosea (Book of Hosea 2:16) reproached Jews for applying the title to Jehovah. Instead, he said, they should have used the endearing title Ishi, which means "my husband". The verse goes [1]:
"It will come about in that day," declares the LORD, "That you will call Me 1 Ishi And will no longer call Me ² Baali.
- Hosea 2:16 I.e. my husband
- Hosea 2:16 I.e. my master, or my Baal
[edit] References
- ^ bā´əlī
- This article incorporates text from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), a publication now in the public domain.
- Baali at the Columbia Encyclopedia
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