SILEX — Hebrew

H1151 בֶּן־עַמִּי Ben-ʻAmmîy noun 2 forms

to build, construct, establish family; people, kin, tribe

A proper name meaning 'son of my people.' Refers specifically to the individual Ben-Ammi, identified in the Hebrew Bible as the son of Lot by his younger daughter and regarded as the eponymous ancesto…

H1152 בְּסוֹדְיָה Bᵉçôwdᵉyâh noun 1 form

to counsel, to confide, to hold secret, to advise

Personal name, likely meaning 'In the council/confidence of Yah' or 'Yahweh is his confidant/counsel.' The name integrates the concept of divine counsel (sôd) with the theophoric element (Yah), convey…

H1153 בְּסַי Bᵉçay noun 1 form

to trample, to tread down, to subdue

A proper name designating an individual, Besai, listed among the Nethinim—temple servants returned from exile. The name possibly connotes 'domineering' or 'one who treads down,' drawing from the proba…

H1154 בֶּסֶר beçer noun 1 form

to be sour, to be unripe (uncertain root)

Unripe fruit, especially an immature grape that has not yet reached full sweetness; the term primarily denotes fruit in an early stage of development, notably when still tart or sour.

H1155 בֹּסֶר bôçer noun 3 forms

to be unripe, lack maturity, not yet developed

Unripe grape, referring specifically to a grape that is not yet matured and is thus firm, sour, and lacking in sweetness. The term designates the fruit at a stage before ripeness, often emphasizing it…

H1156 בְּעָא bᵉʻâʼ verb 10 forms

to seek, to ask, to request, to desire, to petition

To seek, request, ask for, or entreat, especially in the sense of inquiring or earnestly seeking something from someone in authority; used for both mundane requests (such as asking for information or …

H1157 בְּעַד bᵉʻad preposition 19 forms

to reach up to, to extend toward, to approach a limit

A preposition indicating movement toward, in the interest of, on behalf of, or in proximity to someone or something. Its primary lexical sense involves an orientation or action 'for,' 'on account of,'…

H1158 בָּעָה bâʻâh verb 5 forms

to swell, to bubble up, to gush forth

To swell or bubble up, primarily describing a physical or emotional upsurge or outpouring; in figurative usage, to express urgent desire, petition, or the stirring of strong feeling; to ask fervently …

H1159 בָּעוּ bâʻûw noun 2 forms

to seek, to request, to ask

A formal request, appeal, or petition made to an authority, deity, or person in power; used especially in administrative or legal settings in Aramaic texts of the Hebrew Bible to denote petitions brou…

H1160 בְּעוֹר Bᵉʻôwr noun 2 forms

to burn, consume, be kindled

Beor, a personal name found in the Hebrew Bible, signifying a proper noun referring to two individuals: (1) The father of Bela, an early Edomite leader, and (2) the father of Balaam, the prophetic fig…

H1161 בִּעוּתִים biʻûwthîym noun 2 forms

to startle, terrify, cause to tremble with fear

A plural noun referring to sudden and intense causes of fear; terrors, alarms, moments of dread, or frightening occurrences. Used in poetic or wisdom contexts to signify objects or events that induce …

H1162 בֹּעַז Bôʻaz noun 4 forms

uncertain; possibly to be strong, to have strength

Proper name with two distinct usages: (1) As a personal name, refers to a prominent Israelite individual from Bethlehem, known as the husband of Ruth and great-grandfather of King David. (2) As the na…

H1163 בָּעַט bâʻaṭ verb 2 forms

to kick, strike with the foot

To strike out forcefully with the foot, to kick, often used both in literal contexts (trampling with the foot) and metaphorically for rejecting, rebelling against, or despising authority or instructio…

H1164 בְּעִי bᵉʻîy noun 1 form

to seek, to inquire, to ravage, to heap up (root-level senses; actual meaning as place name uncertain)

A proper noun designating a town in the central hill country of Canaan, most prominently referenced as the city destroyed in the narrative of Joshua (Josh 7–8). As a place name, Bəʿîy (Bethel-Ai) refe…

H1165 בְּעִיר bᵉʻîyr noun 6 forms

to consume, eat, graze

Domesticated herd animal, typically referring to cattle, including oxen or bovines; at times extended to beasts of burden or livestock in general. The word often denotes animals raised for agricultura…

H1166 בָּעַל bâʻal verb 14 forms

to own, to possess, to be master

To own, possess, or be master of; to exercise authority or control over. In personal relationships, to act as husband or lord, particularly in the context of a marriage relationship, denoting the trad…

H1167 בַּעַל baʻal noun 19 forms

to possess, to own, to rule, to have dominion

Principal, master, or lord; one who possesses, controls, or is responsible for something (person, place, attribute, or item). Used of individuals of social, household, or tribal authority (such as hus…

H1168 בַּעַל Baʻal noun 8 forms

to own, possess, rule, be master

Proper noun: Baʻal, the name/title given to various Canaanite and West Semitic deities, most prominently associated with storm and fertility gods, but also used as a generic term for local divinities.…

H1169 בְּעֵל bᵉʻêl noun 1 form

to possess, to own, to control, to rule

A master, lord, or owner; an individual who holds authority or significant power over property, affairs, or people. In specific contexts, used for a husband as the master or legal authority over a hou…

H1170 בַּעַל בְּרִית Baʻal Bᵉrîyth noun 3 forms

to rule, to possess, to bind, to cut (as in making a covenant)

Proper noun designating a local deity worshipped at Shechem, explicitly titled 'Baal of the covenant.' The term refers to a divine figure associated with, or considered lord of, covenants or treaties,…

H1171 בַּעַל גָּד Baʻal Gâd noun 3 forms

to lord over, to possess, to be master; to be fortunate, to distribute fortune

Baʽal-Gad is a place name found in the Hebrew Bible, signifying a location dedicated to or associated with a local deity called Baʽal (lord/master) and the name Gad (fortune/luck). The primary lexical…

H1172 בַּעֲלָה baʻălâh noun 1 form

to possess, to own, to rule

A woman who possesses or exercises ownership, authority, or control; specifically, a female owner or mistress, often in relation to property, house, or servants. In rare cases, may refer to a female f…

H1173 בַּעֲלָה Baʻălâh noun 4 forms

to rule, to possess, to be lord/master, to own

Proper noun used as a place name, Baʻălâh designates three distinct locations in the Hebrew Bible. The name itself is derived from the noun 'baʻal,' meaning 'lord, owner, or master,' and thus carries …

H1174 בַּעַל הָמוֹן Baʻal Hâmôwn noun 2 forms

to own, to possess, to be lord over; multitude, abundance, noise

Baal-Hamon: a toponym referring to a place characterized by abundance, likely signifying 'Lord/Owner of abundance' or 'Possessor of a multitude.' The term is formed from two elements: 'baʿal' meaning …

H1175 בְּעָלוֹת Bᵉʻâlôwth noun 1 form

to possess, to own, to rule, to act as lord

Proper noun referring to a specific locality in southern Judahite territory, attested as Bealoth. The form appears as a plural but functions as a singular toponym. In historical passages, designates a…

H1176 בַּעַל זְבוּב Baʻal Zᵉbûwb noun 2 forms

to rule, possess, be lord; to fly, to swarm (of flies)

A title meaning 'lord of the fly(s)' or 'Baʿal of (the) fly', designating a specific deity worshipped in Ekron, a Philistine city. The term functions both as a proper name for a local god and as a pol…

H1177 בַּעַל חָנָן Baʻal Chânân noun 2 forms

to possess, to rule, lord; to show favor, to be gracious

Personal name meaning 'Baal has shown favor' or 'lord of favor,' most likely referring to the divinity Baal as the agent of grace or favor. The name occurs as that of an Edomite leader and also as an …

H1178 בַּעַל חָצוֹר Baʻal Châtsôwr noun 2 forms

to possess, to master, to enclose, to settle

Baal-Hazor is a compound toponym referring to a specific site known as 'the lord/owner of Hazor' or 'Baal of Hazor,' attested in the Hebrew Bible as the site north of Bethel near Ephraim where Absalom…

H1179 בַּעַל חֶרְמוֹן Baʻal Chermôwn noun 2 forms

to possess, rule, be husband/lord (בעל); mountain, the peak named Hermon (חרמון)

Baal-Hermon is a toponymic designation meaning 'Lord of Hermon,' typically referring to a locality or sanctuary associated with the veneration of the deity Baal at or near Mount Hermon. Its semantic r…

H1180 בַּעֲלִי Baʻălîy noun 1 form

to own, possess, rule, be lord over

Personal or symbolic name meaning 'my lord' or 'my master'; primarily used as a designation in Hosea to indicate a relational title sometimes ascribed to the deity worshipped by the ancient Israelites…

H1181 בַּעֲלֵי בָּמוֹת Baʻălêy Bâmôwth

to own, to rule, to possess; a height, raised place

Ba'alei Bamoth is a toponym meaning 'Lords of the High Places,' referring to a geographical location east of the Jordan River associated with elevated places of worship or cultic sites. The phrase is …

H1182 בְּעֶלְיָדָע Bᵉʻelyâdâʻ noun 1 form

to be lord, possess, rule, to know, recognize, acknowledge

Proper name designating an Israelite individual. The name means 'Baal has known'—in the sense of 'Baal recognizes' or 'Baal acknowledges.' This is constructed theophorically, combining the deity name …

H1183 בְּעַלְיָה Bᵉʻalyâh noun 1 form

to own, to rule, to be lord/master

Bealiah is a proper masculine name meaning 'Yah is master' or 'Yah is lord.' The name is theophoric, indicating allegiance or devotion to YHWH by combining the divine name with an element signifying l…

H1184 בַּעֲלֵי יְהוּדָה Baʻălêy Yᵉhûwdâh noun 2 forms

to own, to possess, to inhabit (for בעל); Judah, the name of the tribe/region (for יהודה)

A toponym meaning 'inhabitants (or lords) of Judah,' referring to a location associated specifically with the people of Judah. As a place name, it designates a town within the territory of Judah, nota…

H1185 בַּעֲלִיס Baʻălîyç noun 1 form

to exult, to rejoice

Baalis is a proper name, referring to an Ammonite king mentioned in the context of the late monarchic/early exilic period. The name likely means 'in rejoicing' or 'in exultation,' possibly denoting a …

H1186 בַּעַל מְעוֹן Baʻal Mᵉʻôwn noun 3 forms

to possess, be master of; to dwell, inhabit

A toponym meaning 'Baal of Meon' or 'Lord of the dwelling/place,' denoting a specific settlement east of the Jordan River, associated with the tribal lands of Reuben. The term combines 'Baal,' a title…

H1187 בַּעַל פְּעוֹר Baʻal Pᵉʻôwr noun 4 forms

to own, rule, be lord; (uncertain: to open wide/place name Peor)

The proper name of a local deity worshipped at Mount Peor, associated with the Moabites. In biblical context, 'Baʿal Peʿor' chiefly refers to the god linked to sexual rites or licentious practices at …

H1188 בַּעַל פְּרָצִים Baʻal Pᵉrâtsîym noun 3 forms

to own, rule, possess; to break through, burst forth

The proper name Baʻal Pᵉrâtsîym refers to a specific place, meaning 'Master (or Lord) of Breakings/Breaches'. The term connotes a location identified by a dramatic breach or bursting forth, often unde…

H1189 בַּעַל צְפוֹן Baʻal Tsᵉphôwn noun 2 forms

to rule, possess, master; north, hidden, sacred mountain (proper noun)

Proper noun designating a specific location: 'Baal of Zaphon.' A site named after the Canaanite deity Baal as manifested at Mount Zaphon (Jebel Aqra), often venerated as a divine mountain of the North…

H1190 בַּעַל שָׁלִשָׁה Baʻal Shâlishâh noun 2 forms

to be lord, possess, rule; to divide, be third, designate as 'three'

Proper noun referring to a specific location: 'Baal of Shalishah.' This place-name denotes a settlement or area characterized by association with the name 'Baal' and the region or designation 'Shalish…

H1191 בַּעֲלָת Baʻălâth noun 2 forms

to own, possess, rule, have dominion

Baʿalath is a feminine place name meaning 'Mistress,' derived from the common noun 'mistress' or 'lady.' In the Hebrew Bible, Baʿalath refers to a city, specifically within the territory allocated to …

H1192 בַּעֲלַת בְּאֵר Baʻălath Bᵉʼêr noun 2 forms

to own, to possess, to rule, to dig, to be a well, to spring forth

A place name in the southern territory associated with the Israelites, specifically denoting 'Baalath of the Well' or 'Mistress/Lady of the Well.' The lexical meaning combines the feminine form of 'lo…

H1193 בַּעַל תָּמָר Baʻal Tâmâr noun 2 forms

to possess, to rule, to be lord over; palm tree

A toponym meaning 'Lord of (the) Palm(-tree)' or 'Place/Owner of the Palm'; the name of a locality mentioned in the book of Judges (specifically, a site near Gibeah where Israelite forces encamped). T…

H1194 בְּעֹן Bᵉʻôn noun 1 form

uncertain; possibly 'to dwell, to reside' if related to a root for habitation, but this is speculative

A proper noun referring to a settlement or locality east of the Jordan River, likely in the territory traditionally associated with the tribe of Reuben. The precise origin of the name and the location…

H1195 בַּעֲנָא Baʻănâʼ noun 1 form

to afflict, to oppress, to answer, to respond

Personal name appearing in the Hebrew Bible, most likely meaning 'son of affliction' or 'son of oppression', possibly 'son of response' depending on precise root connection. Used exclusively as a prop…

H1196 בַּעֲנָה Baʻănâh noun 2 forms

to afflict, humble, oppress

Personal name meaning 'in affliction' or possibly 'son of affliction,' used as the proper name for several individuals in the Hebrew Bible. As a proper noun, it designates specific Israelite men witho…

H1197 בָּעַר bâʻar verb 46 forms

to burn, to consume, to destroy, to act/treat as brutish (denominative)

To burn, consume by fire, kindle; by extension, to destroy by burning or make waste through fire. In certain contexts, to behave in a dull, uncomprehending, or brutish manner (as an unrelated denomina…

H1198 בַּעַר baʻar adjective 3 forms

to consume, burn, graze

Person who is lacking in knowledge, understanding, or moral discernment, often in comparison to animals or cattle. The term depicts a state of being unrefined, senseless, or devoid of rational insight…

H1199 בָּעֲרָא Bâʻărâʼ noun 1 form

to graze, eat grass, act like cattle, be brutish, burn up

Proper name designating a woman, Baʻarāʼ, mentioned as a wife of Shaharaim in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 8:8. The name itself is of uncertain meaning and is not transparently derived from a commo…

H1200 בְּעֵרָה bᵉʻêrâh noun 1 form

to burn, consume by fire

A state of burning or blazing; used to denote fire or a burning substance, particularly in poetic or figurative contexts. The term emphasizes the aspect of active combustion or consuming fire, rather …