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Rabbinic tradition equates Baʿal Berith with Beelzebub, "the lord of flies," the god of Philistine Ekron (2 Kings 1:2). He was worshipped in the shape of a fly; and Jewish tradition states that so addicted were the Je… See more
ChristianityAccording to the Admirable History written by Father Sebastien Michaelis in 1612, Baʿal Berith once possessed a nun in Aix-en-Provence. In the process of the exorcism, Baʿal Berith volunteered not only his own name and t… See more
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Learn more about Bing search results hereGod of the CovenantOrganizing and summarizing search results for youGod Berith is a title of a god or gods worshiped in Shechem, in ancient Canaan, according to the Bible. El Berith is the name of God that means God of the Covenant. In Judges 9:46, he is called simply "the god Berith". The name denotes the god of the covenant into which the Israelites entered with the Canaanites, contrary to the command of Jehovah (Exodus 34:12), when they began to fall away to the worship of idols.3 Sources
Strong's Hebrew: 1285. בְּרִית (berith) -- Covenant - Bible Hub
Usage: The term "berith" is primarily used to denote a covenant, which is a solemn agreement or contract between two parties. In the biblical context, it often refers to the divine covenants …
Topical Bible: Baal-Berith
In 9:46 he is called simply "the god Berith." The name denotes the god of the covenant into which the Israelites entered with the Canaanites, contrary to the command of Jehovah (Exodus …
Ancient Jewish History: Baal - Berith - Jewish Virtual Library
BAAL-BERITH (Heb. בַּעַל בְּרִית; "Lord of Covenant"), the name of the deity worshiped in the earliest Israelite period at the Temple of Shechem (Judg. 9:4).
El Berith: The God of The Covenant - Lead Like Jesus
Jul 27, 2021 · El Berith is the name of God that means God of the Covenant. Used of Baal in Judges 9:46. Probably used originally to refer to the God of …
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Topical Bible: Berith
The concept of "Berith" or covenant is integral to understanding the biblical narrative and God's redemptive plan. It underscores the seriousness of God's promises and the call for His people …
Baal-Berith - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway
BAAL-BERITH bāl bĭr’ ĭth (בַּ֥עַל בְּרִ֖ית, Lord of covenant). A god worshiped by Israel after Gideon’s death ( Judg 8:33 ). Abimelech, Gideon’s son, took seventy pieces of silver from the house of …
Baal-berith Meaning - Bible Definition and References
Baal-berith. covenant lord, the name of the god worshipped in Shechem after the death of Gideon ( Judges 8:33; 9:4). In 9:46 he is called simply "the god Berith."
Berith (god) | Religion Wiki - Fandom
Baal-berith ("Baal of the Covenant") and El-berith ("El of the Covenant") are two gods, or one god, worshiped in Shechem, in ancient Israel. [1] . Berith probably appears also, as brt, in Ugaritic …
BAAL-BERITH - JewishEncyclopedia.com
A form of Ba'al-worship prevailing in Israel (Judges viii. 33), and particularly in Shechem (Judges ix. 4). The term "Ba'al" is shown by the equivalent "El-berith" (Judges ix. 46, R. V.) to mean "the God of the Covenant."
