Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
| Strong's Number: | H1169 |
|---|---|
| Word: | בְּעֵל |
| Part of Speech: | noun masc |
| Etymology: | (Aramaic) corresponding to H1167 |
| Language: | Aramaic |
| Occurrences: | 3 |
| Transliteration: | b`el |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | beh-ale' |
| Meaning: | 1. + chancellor |
| KJV Renderings: | Not listed |
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בְּעֵל (K§ 54, 3 γ) noun masculine owner, lord (Syriac [untranscribed source text 5944], used similarly; compare Biblical Hebrew בַּ֫עַל, √ בָּעַל; also ᵑ7 בְּעֵיל); — construct מְֿעֵם ׳ בּ Ezra 4:8; Ezra 4:9; Ezra 4:17 i.e. commander (AndrM 56* as translation of Persian fram¹t¹r , commander).
